Redruth 18 – 28 Camborne
Camborne retained the local bragging rights by completing the National Two West derby double over Redruth in horrendous conditions at the Recreation Ground.
Having played against the elements in the 1st half the Cherry & Whites crucially took a slender 7-3 lead into the break and thereafter as weather and underfoot conditions deteriorated further largely controlled matters to seal victory.
Huge credit is due to all the players of both sides for the skill level, effort and commitment on show on a challenging day.
For ‘Town’ lock forwards AJ Hussell & Adam Hughes in particular put in huge shifts alongside inspirational skipper Sam Matavesi whilst the Reds were well served by hard running centre Sam James plus Pirates duo James & Mawson at half back.
In front of a large crowd the home side was first on the scoreboard with a regulation 16th minute penalty from Ethan Morgan.
Camborne’s response was to pile on the pressure from a close range lineout repeatedly driving infield until No 8 Shaun Buzza plunged over. Kyle Moyle added the extras for 3-7.
The 2nd quarter was scoreless as Redruth for all their endeavours were unable to capitalize on the advantage of the elements as the ‘Town’ defence held firm.
Coming out for the 2nd period to play towards their faithful at the ‘Camborne End’ the visitors quickly extended their advantage with a brace of penalties from the boot of full back Moyle in the 42nd & 47th minutes.
The home side soon responded building up a head of steam ending with a Chris Rovery try which was converted by Morgan for 10-13.
On the hour a 3rd penalty slotted by Moyle increased the Cherry & Whites lead briefly before a kick charge down by Mawson set up a long range unconverted try for Jack Counter to reduce the arrears to a single point.
Camborne’s response was a series of controlled forward drives which eventually took play to the goal line from where flanker Jordan Nicholls burrowed over. Moyle’s conversion made the score 15-23.
Inside the last ten minutes a Morgan penalty edged Redruth closer but the visitors were not to be denied as they again patiently built pressure through their pack before Hussell was driven over to clinch victory.
Late on the home side rallied once more but the game ended with the jubilant Cherry & Whites snuffing out any possibility of a losing bonus point score in Hellfire corner.
Camborne: K Moyle, F Nowell, R Wedlake, W Hennessy, A Ducker, R O’Kane, CJ Boyce, T Southworth, B Priddey, J Drew, AJ Hussell, A Hughes, S Matavesi, J Nicholls, S Buzza (reps) J Andrew, S Rodman, J Sheppard, W Tanswell, H Larkins
Camborne: tries; Buzza, Nicholls, Hussell cons; Moyle 2 pens; Moyle 3