AIL1B: Malone 21 Old Belvedere 16

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Malone scored three tries as they defeated Old Belvedere 21-16 but were unable to deny the visitors a losing bonus point through a penalty late on.

Two penalties from the boot of gave Malone a 6-0 lead and they were controlling all the possession in the Belvo half. ‘s men were worth a try considering all the pressure they had.

Jack Milligan sends over a penalty for Malone.

crossed after a turnover from , the youngster winning the race in a kick through and chase.

Playing against a strong breeze in the first half the away side would have taken an 11-point deficit going into the second. Instead, the deficit was just four when latched onto a grubber kick. Outhalf Whittle added the extras.

James McKeown crosses the line for Old Belvedere.

A couple of pile ups on the Belvedere line saw and emerge with scores in the second half which kept Malone’s noses in front despite Whittle adding three penalties as the visitors enjoyed the wind at their back. 

Dave Cave comes out with the ball for Malone’s final try. 

A tense finish ensued as Old Belvedere pushed for a try in the closing minutes but the Malone defence held firm to record the win. 

Final Score:  Malone 21 Old Belvedere 16

Malone: Peter Cooper, Clayton Milligan, Ricky Greenwood, Conor McMenamin, Matthew Dalton, Joe Dunleavy, Dave Cave, Azur Allison, Conor Spence, Jack Milligan, Johnny Milliken, 12. Nathan Browne, Gary Andrews, Ben McCaughey, Rory Campbell. Replacements: Dan Kerr, Gary Crawford, Ryan Clarke, Matty Neil, Stuart Doddington

Old Belvedere: James Bollard, Joe Horan, Ryan McMahon, Conor Owende, Dean Moore, Jack Kelly, David St Leger, Peter McGuire, Aaron Atkinson, Tommy Whittle, Ariel Robles, Justin Leonard, Jamie McAleese, James McKeown, Dylan Simmons. Replacements: Cillian O’Neill, Adam Howard, Sean McCrohan, Peter Stapleton, Aaron Sheehan

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