Match Report

Cup Match

Kingswood Vs Broad Plain

Another break from league action this week with a Quarter Final cup match against Somerset One mid-tablers, Broad Plain.  Kingswood did not know what to expect from their opposition, but with the home advantage, Kingswood seemed quietly confident that they could make it through to the Semi-Finals.  The game was played in terrible weather conditions so it was vital that Kingswood kept the ball in their hands if they were to get some points on the board.

Kingswood started the stronger team and were rucking and mauling hard and it seemed as though Broad Plain were unable to compete in the scrums with Kingswood taking a few against the head in the opening few minutes.  On 11 minutes Kingswood were awarded a penalty for Broad Plain coming in at the side but Ben Phillips was unable to convert and the scored remained 0-0.

However, two minutes later Kingswood grabbed the first try of the game when Broad Plain knocked on and Kingswood were awarded a scrum 20m out.  A strong scrum was won by Kingswood and Scrum Half Ben Phillips released the ball to Dean Stephens who ran forward and dinked a ball over the top of the Broad Plain defence before chasing the kick, the ball bounced into the Broad Plain try area and an attempted touch from the Broad Plain centre was missed and Dean Stephens dropped on the ball to score Kingswood's first points of the game.  Ben Phillips added two points from the conversion. 7-0

4 minutes later and Kingswood doubled their lead when Broad Plain were awarded a lineout in their own 22, which they secured, however when the ball made it to the backs, Kingswood's forwards pounced to force an error and Stan Bailey was on hand to scoop up the loose ball before passing to Mike Oakley who dived over the line for Kingswood's 2nd try.  Again Ben Phillips added a conversion. 14-0

Kingswood's pack were dominating upfront and on 26 minutes Kingswood secured a lineout in Broad Plain's 22 and set up an powerful rolling maul which marched with ease to the tryline before Damien Crosswell broke free and dropped over the line. 19-0

Half Time: Kingswood 19 - 0 Broad Plain

With the rain still pouring, Kingswood set out to keep control in the second half and earn their place in the Semi-Final of the cup and it only took 1 minute of the second half to capitalise on their first half lead.  Broad Plain had possession in the backs and were passing the ball well but with the rain pouring down and with the backs under pressure from Kingswood's defence, an error was forced and Kingswood took possession of the ball and some quick hands ended with Mark McGarrigle running unchallenged over the whitewash. 24-0

An injured Mike Oakley was then replaced by his brother Mark Oakley.

On 46 minutes Kingswood were in full flow and were awarded a penalty when Broad Plain were caught offside.  Dean Stephens kicked to touch and Kingswood secured the resulting lineout and set up another rolling maul and like a repeat of his try in the first half, Damien Crosswell broke from the back and had a comfortable run in.  29-0

Kingswood continued to rally and on 58 minutes Broad Plain were awarded a penalty which they decided to tap and start a passing move but again Kingswood's forwards forced and error which Stan Bailey again picked up before sending a beautiful kick through the Broad Plain defence and an excellent turn of pace from Liam Stinchcombe saw him get to the bouncing ball first and he dropped on the ball to grab Kingswood's 6 try of the game. 34-0

With only two minutes gone after Kingswood's last try, they went on the offensive once again and despite the weather, Kingswood put together a lovely passing move together with some great supporting play which allowed the ball to remain in the hands and away from the boggy pitch which had now churned up so much that both teams shirts were caked in mud.  The ball finally made its way out to Rich Francis who had no option but to kick and chase through the Broad Plain defence with Full Back Matt Bryant in support.  Both Bryant and Francis made it to the ball before the Broad Plain defence and a lovely hand off from Rich Francis on Matt Bryant saw him drop on the ball to unselfishly grab himself his first try of the game. 39-0

The weather and the state of the pitch was now taking its toll on the game and the ball remained bogged down in the centre for the next quarter of an hour and it seemed like it had finally put an end to Kingswood's scoring streak, that was until on the 75 minutes when Kingswood secured a lineout and yet again a powerful rolling maul marched towards the Broad Plain tryline and it was coolly finished off with Matt Davies who broke from the back to dive over the line. 44-0

The final whistle went and Kingswood had secured a comfortable passage into the Semi-Final of the cup with an impressive and professional win.

  Full Time: Kingswood 44 - 0 Broad Plain