Millbrook
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Eastleigh v Millbrook report from Mike Randell
Millbrook travelled to local rivals Eastleigh for what is always a highly competitive game, however this league fixture provided for a very solid, high intensity game of rugby. Millbrook travelled to Eastleigh with a weakened first team however this did not stop them putting the game to Eastleigh. Millbrook went at Eastleigh straight from the off as stand-in fly half Dave Owens intercepted the ball inside the Eastleigh 22, only not releasing the ball early enough for Mike Trench to capitalise. Millbrook then looked to camp themselves inside the home teams half. Some strong attacking play saw Millbrook break the game line again and again however the Eastleigh covering defence remained strong and the first opportunity for points fell to Mark Colmer who slotted two penalties during the first half to put Millbrook 6 points to the good. Eastleigh then fought back as they finished the first half virtually on the Millbrook try line, only being stopped by a defiant Millbrook defence, ending the half 6-0.
The second half continued with the same high intensity. Winger Kenny Stamataidis was brought into the team following unavailability of other players and he produced some impressive darting runs in the second half to show his worth and almost give Millbrook the try they so much needed. However, the points did not come and Eastleigh's powerful pack worked them back into the game and allowed them to score an unconverted try and close Brook's lead to one single point. Both sides continued to battle strongly in what was an ideal game of rugby for a mutual to watch. The final chance of points then fell to Eastleigh as they were given a penalty well within reach of their kicker. He slotted to put a 2 point lead in Eastleigh's favour and effectively ending the game with the final whistle fast approaching. This was Millbrook's strongest performance in recent months and looks good for upcoming games however they were to be unsuccessful after coming up against an Eastleigh side who also showed their strength and good form allowing them to just edge the game 8-6.
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