Shoreham grind out 5 points

Shoreham showed fantastic defensive ability to win away in Newick in a close fought contest. After trailing 3-0 at half time, Shoreham number 8 Dave Falk barreled over the line from close range following several phases (converted by Reed) Shoreham led 7-3 with 20 minutes to go. newick stepped up the intensity and were knocking on the door for the remainer of the game.

Into the final 5 minutes and Newick were camped out inside the Shoreham 22, several phases later and Shoreham are able to force a knock on just a metre from their own line as time ran out. Shoreham showed great heart and discipline to keep Newick out and come away with 5 valueable league points.

Shoreham: Bryne, Tufft, Lavery, Hobden, Gray, Beaumont, Gretton, D.Falk, Garner, Trimm, Evans, G. Cox, Eyre-Walker, T.Falk, Reed
Subs (all used) Gann, Lyall, J.Falk, Miles