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CR-Havies at the "Park" today
By Bernie Wijesekera
CR & FC who gave a dismal performance against CH & FC in their last confrontation lock Horns against arch-rivals Havelocks SC at Havelock Park, today (Sunday August 1). Kick-off at 5.00 p.m. In the first-leg the Red Shirts thrashed Havies by a 50 point margin. CR, a well-knit side should forget the errors they made against CH and make amends in this traditional match.

It was the CR's backline that let them down, due to poor ball handling. In the process CR lost all chances of making an impact for the top spot in the league table. As a result Kandy SC is assured of retaining the "Plum" for 2004 too, Havies, after their lukewarm performances in the first round are playing with better co-ordination.

The "Park Club" did well to beat CH & FC and Police SC in a cliff-hanger 28-25 last weekend. Havies, playing with renewed vigour will give CR a close run and forget about their first round debacle. Havies "Pack" has to play cohesive rugby if they are to match strength for strength against the CR "eight" led by seasoned Savantha de Saram, CR, with a better back division has the edge.
Referee: Aruna Jayasekera.

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