North America reporter Derek Clements reports that the tourists had a hard fought win against a strong Boston Babas squad. The boys overcame heat(80 plus degrees again) a 3G pitch which caught out some of the boys with unsuitable footwear and American Football marking added top the confusion but a tour is for adventure.
The Babas were a selection of five local teams and this helped add to the large crowd watching the game.
Adam Duhig opened the scoring when he touched down in the corner following a neat positional kick by Michael Lawton.0 – 5
Unfortunately Dungannon lost Stuart McKenzie with an injury but Craig Miller stepped up to the mark. Dungannon scored again following a good lineout and quick hands from a ruck saw Junior Vic Paul Magee race in. Michael Lawton converted 0 – 12.
The Babas showed a lot of strength on their first visit to Dungannon twenty-two and their loose head Braiden Despain scored.5 – 12
Just before halftime some good Dungannon pressure resulted in a charge down from which Adam gathered and scored his second try of the tour. Again Michael Lawton converted. 5 – 19
The Babas upped their game second half with a . . .
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