Sat 2 Oct 2021
Full time - Camborne 14 Weston-super-Mare 24.
Report by Tony Russell
Weston-super-Mare dispelled the memory of last week's disappointment at Okehampton with a hard-fought victory at their farthest fixture - a wet and windy, three-hour journey down to Cornwall.
The inclement weather relented just before the kick-off, and both sides produced a competitive contest with more running rugby than the crowd probably expected.
The visitors took the lead after ten minutes with a regulation penalty from full-back Jack Curtis. The hosts responded ten minutes later when their centre found his way all too easily through the Weston midfield from 20 metres to score under the posts for a converted try to take the lead.
Weston responded immediately. The forwards drove inexorably upfield and produced swift possession for the backs whose excellent handling put wing, Chris Young, in on the overlap. The conversion was missed. Weston 8 Camborne 7.
The lead was increased when scrum pressure coaxed the Camborne front row to stand up to a man, and Curtis slotted the resultant penalty. Weston 11 Camborne 7.
The advantage was further increased two minutes later. James Mackay confused the home defence, and Young was on hand to touch down his second try.
Half time - Camborne 7 SWeston-super-Mare 16
Three minutes into the second half, Camborne closed the gap with a converted try from their other centre. 16 -14 and much excitement from a crowd that could sniff a home victory. Weston's defensive resilience was tested as the hosts threatened the line again. The forwards repulsed multiple "Exeter" style close-range efforts to turn the ball over finally.
The resultant drop out from under the posts went straight into touch for Camborne to find themselves again on the 5-metre line for Weston to have to do it all over again, which they successfully achieved. This was probably the pivotal moment of the match.
The away side dominated the last twenty minutes, and with full time approaching, Mackay's pinpoint tactical cross-kick found Young in acres of space for his third touchdown and a 21-14 lead which was increased to 24-14 with a third Curtis penalty following increased forward dominance.
Full time - Camborne 14 Weston-super-Mare 24.
After three consecutive away games, Weston-super-Mare look forward to a home match against Launceston next Saturday. Kick-off 3 pm
