Hastings & Bexhill 19, Park House 22

Review by Peter Knight

A massive second half effort by H & B ended in agonising defeat at their Ark Alexandra ground last Saturday. Down 19-0 at half-time with visitors Park House in total control, the home team dominated after the turn-around, scoring three good tries through stand-in scrumhalf Sam Surridge, centre Joe Field and lock forward (and man of the match) Mike Clifford. The latter two tries were converted by Surridge to put the sides level at 19-apiece.

Could H&B clinch a win? Unfortunately not. In the last minute Park House were awarded a penalty, the kick hit the bar and wobbled over.

The losing bonus point has, however, lifted the Hastings team one place up the league above Maidstone, whom they play against tomorrow (Saturday).


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