PJF go Joint First
PJF levered themselves into joint first position in the league this weekend with this narrow victory over visitors Sidcup. Despite leading throughout the game, PJF could not quite shake off their opponents who doggedly hung on to their coat tails.
Campbell-Carson opened PJF’s account seizing on good, re-cycled possession in open play, breaking the defence line from 22 metres out and crossing the line. This was followed by a similar score as Fox at fly half kept the scoreboard ticking over. In between Sidcup fought back with a try converted by their kicker.
PJF’s dominance in the set pieces formed a solid base yet again almost taking their opponents ball at will. This strong scrummaging led to a push over try scored by the impressive No 8 Gallagher. Lorraine and Bourke secured good lineout ball and from one such take the PJF pack drove for the line allowing Booth to secure another 5 points for his team.
To give them their due, Sidcup kept the faith and snapped continually at PJF’s heels. Sorrell notched 2 penalties to keep them at bay during the match and sealed his day’s work with a conversion.
Although the match was well balanced and close, PJF felt they should have closed the game out earlier than the final whistle. But it was a valuable win and underlined the quality of sides in this League that PJF must overcome in order to complete a successful season.
Next week PJF visit Old Elthamians who are currently third in the League.
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