Ravens’ cup run ended
BRIDGEND Ravens were overpowered by Bedwas at the Bridgendford Brewery Field and never looked like getting to the final of the Foster’s Challenge Cup.
A first-half onslaught from Bedwas wrapped the game up before 40 minutes had elapseed.
A first try, run in from their own 22, with just over a minute played set the tone for an all-out attacking display from Bedwas that left the Ravens reeling.
Six first half tries, plus 13 points from the boot of Richard Powell put the game to bed after a hugely impressive first half display from the visitors.
The Bridgend faithful had a glimmer of hope as Ravens winger Tom O’Flaherty got the hosts first points with a try just moments into the second half.
Joseph Scrivens notched the conversion to give the home crowd something to cheer about.
Bedwas killed off any hope of a comeback with a seventh try before former Raven James Dixon was shown a yellow card.
Bridgend were unable to take advantage of the extra man and Bedwas added an eighth try while down to 14 men.
Tom O’Flaherty added a consolation score with time up which Jacob Lloyd converted which wrapped up a horrible day for the hosts.
Exeter-bound O’Flaherty was rightly named Man-of-theMatch at full time by the home faithful, having boosted his tally to five tries in just seven games for the Ravens this season.
A disappointing afternoon for Bridgend follow- ing a powerful and clinical first half performance from Bedwas, the visitors making it through to their second Foster’s Challenge Cup Final in two years.
Bridgend will return to action when Swansea visit the Brewery Field in two weeks’ time.