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16 December 2024 / Club News

Nantyglo 16 New Panteg 16

New Panteg started the second half of the league campaign with a tough return trip to Nantyglo, looking to cement their security in the league after last seasons promotion. Nantyglo were quickest out of the traps scoring an early penalty, before things started to look ominous for the Teg. A scrum fully 15 metres out was powerfully shoved and steered over for a converted score, and the Glo looked well in the ascendancy. The teams swapped a penalty apiece, before injuries forced changes up front, but this seemed to galvanised the visitors set piece. With Teg now getting their fair share of possession, good field position resulted in two further Bury penalties, and a half time score of 13 - 9.
The second period began in the descending gloom, as the light was fading rapidly. The hosts strengthened their lead with another penalty, as both teams kickers were giving a masterclass in accuracy. With both defences refusing to give ground, and the minutes ticking away, it seemed like Teg would have to be satisfied with a losing bonus point. With the clock almost in the red, Bury jinked his way upfield, making a huge chunk of territory. He was brought down just short of the tryline, but the ball was quickly recycled and sped wide. Pivot Jones spotted a gap and danced over beneath the posts. Bury continued his immaculate day from the tee, to tie the scoreboard. The referee deemed there was time for a restart, which Teg failed to deal with and a penalty was coughed up. Nantyglo's kicker who was faultless up to this point, nudged the last kick of the game narrowly wide, much to Tegs relief.
Nantyglo is always a tough place to visit, and Teg will be pleased with the 2 points gained for this well contested draw. Fly half Jones was given the nod for Player of the Match. He kicked solidly out of hand, ran his backline intelligently, and scored an excellent try.

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