Welwyn U13B 34 - Hertford U13B 0.

Mid Herts Cup Final

Sponsored by C. J. O'Shea (Plant Hire) Ltd.

On Sunday 25th March Welwyn U’13 B team played what would probably be the most important game of their season. That game was the 2007 Mid Herts B Team County Cup Final. The tournament had been played by Welwyn, Old Albanians, Hertford and Harpenden, this meant you had to play each team, either home or away, all but one of our cup games were at home with the away game being at Hertford. Our results were - O.K and with one game to go with Old Albanians it was life or death, we lose we’re out. We won and that put us through to the final. The other team through was Hertford. (We had played Hertford twice before this season. Losing both times).

1st Half
The match was off and within minutes (literally) Robin Hunter ran in a try from past our half way line, with the conversion being scored by Ollie Harper. Soon after, a line out was won and Pat Falvey scored try number two, this time we were not lucky with the conversion. Soon another 2 tries were scored with one coming from Robin and the other by Ollie Harper. Fortunately in that half Hertford didn’t score. Then the referee blew the whistle for half time.

Half Time Talk
The half time talk was its usual stuff. Allan Smith, went on about tackling - tackle hard and they won’t touch you. Look before you pass the ball. Then the other coaches said a few words.

2nd Half
No changes were made for the start of the half and that tactic worked again, soon we scored another try (by Robin again) and it got converted and Pat then scored another try after a big crashing run! Then after that Hertford got a couple of breaks so we put on our subs and we were close to the line. Then we heard a whistle and saw a Welwyn shirt on the floor. The coaches were calling it serious so after about 3 Minutes of the boy on the floor, the coaches agreed to finish the game as there wasn’t much time left.

Man of the match was Felix Farrell and the only injury was sustained by Matt Watkins - we wish him a speedy recovery.

I would – and I’m sure the coaches would to – like to thank all the teams in the Cup and the sponsors.

The final positions in the cup
1. Welwyn
2. Hertford
3. Old Albanians
4. Harpenden

Match report by Robert Staniforth.

Welwyn U13B winning

The winners - Welwyn U13 B squad with their medals and the cup

Welwyn U13B winning

Receiving the cup from Mr Paul Butler on behalf of sponsors C. J. O'Shea (Plant Hire) Ltd.

Welwyn U13B winning

Welwyn squad before the game.

Welwyn U13B winning

Hertford squad before the game.

Welwyn U13B winning

Harpenden squad before their match against Old Albanians.

Welwyn U13B winning

Old Albanians squad.