Match Report Southport Vs Orrell

Date:	06/03/2010
Kick Off:	15:00
Half Time:	Southport 0	Orrell 0
Full Time:	Southport 19	Orrell 0

Orrell had not yet won an away game in 2010 when they travelled to play Southport. They had an opportunity to score at the start of the game when they were awarded a penalty just after the kick off, but the kick was wide. Unfortunately Centre Gary Nicholson, had to leave the field with an injured shoulder after about 15min. and his place was taken by No. 8 Alex Simpson. Orrells forwards, including Mick Caldwell worked hard to obtain possession, which enabled Orrells young backs of Mick Hughes, Chris Owen, John Presho and Louis Whitfield to each made breaks, but the Southport defence managed to stop each attack, although they were very close to the Southport line on a number of occasions. Orrell missed another penalty chance and there was no score by either side at half time.
Southport started the second half well, when after some sustained pressure by their forwards; they scored near their left touch line. The try was unconverted. Although Orrell then mounted a number of attacks, these broke done, some due to poor decisions, by Orrell and good defence work by Southport. With about 15 minutes left Orrell failed to stop a Southport kick going into touch close to their 22 metre line. Southport won the ball and again drove over to score their second try which was converted. With less than 10 minutes remaining Southport were down to 14 men, when one of their forwards was sin binned. Orrell were unable to capitalise on the one man advantage and when they tried to chip the ball over the Southport defence, it was missed-kicked and Southport recycled the ball to score their final try which was converted. The referee then blew for full time. Orrell must feel that that they missed a number of opportunities in which they should have scored in this game. Final score Southport 19 Orrell 0
Orrell still remain third in the League and play fourth placed Ruskin Park next Saturday 13th March at home at St John Rigby College. Kick Off 2.30
Orrells 2nd team game was cancelled by Preston Grasshoppers 6th team. Orrell 2nds were, however awarded the points for the game and this moved them into second position in their league.
Orrell 2nd are also at home this Saturday 13th March at St. John Rigby College against Blackpool 2nd Kick off 2.15