eld to no score at half time, the Thomians performed their customary second half rally to defeat Kingswood by 14 points (2 goals) to nil in a mud-larkers contest at Bogambara yesterday.
Predictably, the Thomians played with their forwards and despite plenty of good ball coming their way, could not find their way over the line. Kingswood defended stoutly and even launched some counter-attacks.
The Thomians attacked from the start of the second half and dominated it despite the entry to the fray of inspirational Roshan Weeraratne. The Thomians used the rolling maul well and suddenly number eight Rajindra Gunasekera squeezed his way over. Manoharan was on target.
The winners had the scent of blood in their nostrils and unsurprisingly they scored again.
Kingswood were on the attack and ten yards from the goal line Thomian full back Jeremy Fernando, who had an outstanding game, got the ball and waltzed his way about 30 yards.
His pass was collected by centre Anuruddha Wilwara who out-smarted two defenders and ran around 70 yards to touch down. Manoharan added the extra points.
Kingswood’s full back Ranjith Sansoni relieved pressure time and again with his booming kicks.
Referee: Aruna Rankothge. - AK |
E-mail