Dylan proves a Flashman as gritty Park end Cinderford run
ROSSLYN Park ended Cinderford’s unbeaten run as they ground out a huge win at The Rock in front of a raucous crowd.
Park scored first-half tries through captain Hugo Ellis, Dylan Flashman and Nick Lovell whilst the away side scored twice through George Boulton and Nathan Taylor, with a penalty kick to Reece Boughton.
The second period saw more enthralling action as Park scored through Henry Spencer and Ellis before Cinderford hit back with a penalty try before Charlie Piper scored the winning try.
The win takes Park up to second in the league whilst Cinderford remain top with a losing bonus point from the game.
Park went into the fixture after a week off due to Old Elthamians’ non-participation in the league whilst Cinderford defeated Taunton Titans 26-21.
Cinderford started the brighter as Boulton slotted an early penalty before Park scored through Ellis.
This was Ellis’s fourth try this month, having scored in all four fixtures in the month.
But Cinderford weren’t down for long as Jack Gash had his kick charged down from Matthew Lane before setting it up nicely for Boulton to score his try before converting it.
Howard had scored three tries against Leeds Tykes earlier at home this season and it was his blistering pace that set up Park’s second as he sprinted into the 22 before losing the ball backwards for Flashman to pounce on for Park’s second.
However, Cinderford put pressure on Park, with the end of the first half being played mostly in Park’s 22 and, from a Cinderford line-out, they manage to drive over through Taylor.
Austin Hay was then subbed off for Lovell and his impact was felt instantly as he crashed over for Park’s third.
However, the away side hit back with Boulton
scoring his second before the referee blew for halftime with Park trailing 19-24.
The home side started the brightest in the second half and it was Spencer who crashed over from a maul to score the bonus-point try for Park.
The home side were once again camped in their own half before winning a penalty and winning the resulting line-out that saw Ellis score his second. But Cinderford were rewarded for their pressure, and their powerful maul enabled them to grab a penalty try with Dan Laventure sent to the sin-bin.
But in true Park style they had the last laugh, with Piper on for Jared Saunders the key to their sixth try to send the Rock delirious.
Cinderford tried desperately to come back but Park managed to win a penalty to secure a famous win and end Cinderford’s unbeaten start to the season.