Saints lose their way in the fog
Saints try to steal a line-out against Romford & Gidea - Credit: Archant
Old Albanian Saints ladies rugby team lost 5-3 in a tight game at home to Romford & Gidea.
Played under the lights due to poor visibility on a foggy afternoon, both teams were keen to battle for the win but Saints will reflect on a number of missed opportunities.
A large number of scrums meant the battle up front was uncompromising and the tight exchanges were won by the Saints whose scrummaging prowess, that has been displayed all season, gave a platform for the backs.
On multiple occasions the Saints battered into the R&G defensive line and they finally got their reward thanks to a penalty from fly-half, Katie Robertson.
The home side continued to dominate territory and possession and put together some impressive phase play but errors at crucial times prevented them coming away with a try.
After the half time break, Saints moved away from the game plan which allowed the visitors to construct some of their own impressive attacking play, showing some good pace out wide and fine passing.
The pressure told and a splendid sequence of play from the visitors earned them a try in the left hand corner after a line-out and some slick passing from the right hand touchline.
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The Saints did not give up and battled hard for the final few minutes, creating opportunities but again were guilty of not making the best decisions.
Despite the missed chances, Saints will be able to draw great confidence from some of the exciting rugby they have shown themselves capable of.