Bargoed cut adrift as Bedwas register comeback victory

BARGOED RFC failed to build on Ross Coombs’ early try as James Dixon kicked Bedwas to a narrow victory.

No. 8 Coombs touched down from a pushover try as Bargoed’s scrum flexed its muscles as early as the 19th minute.

But what should have paved the way for a muchneeded win ended up as the hosts only points as mistakes gifted fourth-placed Bedwas all four points.

Errors not only cost Bargoed chances but allowed Dixon to kick his side into a slender one-point lead at 6-5, by half-time.

Again Bargoed started the second half on the front foot but, as in previous weeks, they could not turn either possession or a dominant display from the forwards into points.

Dixon kicked a third penalty on 62 minutes but with five minutes remaining the game remained in the balance at 9-5.

But a fourth penalty for the outside-half opened a seven-point lead that would still have earned Bargoed a precious losing point.

That was until Dixon’s speculative kick to the corner saw Pat Lewis outjump James Hallett for the ball and touch down for a try in the final seconds that left the hosts emptyhanded.

The win for Bedwas keeps them in touch at the top of the table, sitting fourth and eight points behind leaders Aberavon.

While the loss for Bargoed leaves seven points behind Neath after their victory over Bridgend.