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Stanley Rangers 12 v Leigh Miners Rangers 40
Preliminary round, Carnegie Challenge Cup
03.01.09
Leigh Miners Rangers - two divisions above Stanley - proved too strong for the hosts and won 40-12 in this preliminary round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup.
Stanley took the lead after a good opening spell of pressure with a Joe McDermott try in the corner. Whitehead missed the conversion but added a penalty soon afterwards. However, Leigh equalled with a try from Leon Brennan, goaled by Andrew Sarsfield. In a strong second quarter, Leigh took the lead with a try from Gorton under the posts and then a Balmer try from close range. Two minutes before the break Miners scored the try of the game with a solo try from Sarsfield. A try on half time from Humphrey, converted by Sarsfield put Miners 30-6n ahead at the break.
Stanley: Tries -McDermott, Firth. Goals - Whitehead (2).
Leigh: Tries -Brennan (2), Gorton, Balmer, Sarsfield, Humphrey (2). Goals -Sarsfield (6).
Half time: 6-30
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P |
Pts |
Myton |
22 |
37 |
Milford |
22 |
30 |
Heworth |
22 |
29 |
Ovenden |
22 |
27 |
Lock Lane |
22 |
26 |
Eccles |
22 |
26 |
Stanley |
22 |
23 |
Crosfields |
22 |
20 |
Waterhead |
22 |
17 |
Egremont |
22 |
17 |
East Leeds |
22 |
10 |
Isberg |
22 |
2 |
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