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Heineken Cup: Saracens 27 Ulster 16

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John McMurtry

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I’m going to have to get a breathalyser type device fitted to the keyboard to stop me typing while drunk! Not only was it a disappointing performance from Ulster but it was a poor performance from myself. Luckily, for me, I can go back and retype mine – if only Ulster could do the same!

I don’t mind being beaten by a better side (as we were in our last outing at Twickers) but I do mind being beaten while playing well within ourselves.  Unfortunately that’s what happened, in this strangely muted performance, as Saracens romped home with a comfortable 27 – 16 win.

It was a cagey enough opening with both sides struggling to settle, but it was Saracens who came out on top with Farrell landing an early kick to give the English side a 3 – 0 lead.

However, there was no need to panic as Ulster dominated the next 20 minutes and really looked to have the game in the bag, such was their superiority at scrum time. Pienaar bagged two out of four . . .

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6 responses to “Heineken Cup: Saracens 27 Ulster 16”

  1. Jim Maxwell

    The report says it all. Even through a beer sodden haze (curse these evening KO’s). After about 10 -15 minutes of play I felt that Ulster could take them . The missed penalties seemed to take some of the fight out of Ulster. Enjoyed the trip over, pity Ulster didn’t bring their A game with them, it would have made the difference.

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  2. Michael Robson on Facebook

    Very disappointing performance for those of us who travelled to support the team. But still managed a good weekend in London

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  3. The Front Row Union on Facebook

    I’m going to have to get a breathalyser type device fitted to the keyboard to stop me typing while drunk! Not only was it a disappointing performance from Ulster but it as a poor performance from myself. Luckily, for me, I can go back and retype mine – if only Ulster could do the same!

    Reply
  4. The Front Row Union on Facebook

    I’m going to have to get a breathalyser type device fitted to the keyboard to stop me typing while drunk! Not only was it a disappointing performance from Ulster but it as a poor performance from myself. Luckily, for me, I can go back and retype mine – if only Ulster could do the same!

    Reply
  5. Trevor Fletcher on Facebook

    A poor line out today. Jackson playing too deep and too many penalties given away by Ulster for Farrell. Take nothing away from Saracens, great defensive display.

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  6. Colin Beech Steele on Facebook

    We were poor. Our plays were too predictable and we failed to find touch on too many occasions. A better side would have put 40+ points on us

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