Chiltern Cheetahs 20 South Wales Warriers 13
Chiltern bounced back to winning ways with a hard fought victory over the tough, Cardiff based Warriors. The first Quarter was stalemate with both teams failing to find any rhythm. On Chilterns first possession of the 2nd qtr. Q.B. Rob Suttling found receiver Brendan Peek who took the ball 19yds and with a lunging dive found the end zone. (6-0) This seemed to perk up both teams as good football was now being played. South Wales were moving the ball freely and inside the last 2 minutes of the half got their reward with a 6yd passing T.D. The extra point was good and they went in at half time with a slender 1 point lead (h/t 6-7)
So far this season Chilterns offence have started the second half stronger than the first, but this week could do nothing but watch as South Wales totally dominated the 3rd Qtr. They extended their lead with a 3yd run & once again Chiltern were playing catch-up football. (6-13) After watching most of the 3rd Qtr, Chilterns offence woke from their slumber and got about the task of reducing the deficit. With fine running from Stephens & Willi & receptions from Trayling Chiltern capped the drive with a 1yd plunge from Stephens, Peek caught the 2pt conversion for the lead (14-13) The defence then did their bit forcing South Wales to punt. The offence took to the field once again, but, after a series of penalties found themselves facing a 1st & 36 on their own 12 yard line. Stephens took the ball, ran left, broke 3 tackles and ran 78yds for the deciding touchdown. (20-13)