| DRAGONS 14 - 20 WARRIORS |
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| Sunday, 30 March 2008 | |
 Thom Evans The result puts only six points between the Warriors and rivals Edinburgh in the Magners League table going into the inter-city derby on Friday 11 April at Firhill Arena (kick-off 8pm). Evans' first-half try was a team effort, but his crucial second-half score came from the individual skill of international stand-off Dan Parks. Parks' pin-point cross-kick sent Evans over to ensure victory. Glasgow took the game to the Dragons from the outset with Sam Pinder, on his 100th outing for Glasgow, and Parks setting their backs free at every opportunity. The approach brought the best out of sibling wings Max and Thom Evans, the latter claiming the first try after 18 minutes. Parks' conversion was soon followed by his penalty after referee Alain Roland told Dragons skipper Colin Charvis to warn his players about a series of offences, including tripping. The Dragons then put their first points on the board when Aled Thomas kicked two penalties. The Dragons’ only try came when Kevin Morgan linked up with Gareth Wyatt to finally send Wyatt over the line. Thomas was unable to convert the 31st-minute try, but added a penalty to send his side into the break 14-10 ahead. Parks closed the gap 15 minutes in the second period after prop Rhys Thomas was caught offside, but the visitors were soon back in trouble. Dragons flanker Joe Bearman's speculative punt was harmless until full-back Bernardo Stortoni knocked on, but the hosts blew the opportunity amid more indiscipline. The second of Evans’ tries was spectacular as Parks' cross-kick from one touchline found Thom Evans a few feet from the other and the wing went over unopposed. Parks converted, but failed with a drop-goal attempt after 70 minutes to ensure a tense final ten minutes. The hosts then mounted a desperate late assault but the Dragons could not break free while Glasgow defended superbly. Newport Gwent Dragons: Kevin Morgan; Gareth Wyatt, Rhodri Gomer Davies, Ashley Smith, Richard Fussell; Aled Thomas, Andy Williams; David Pattison, Steve Jones, Rhys M Thomas, Adam Jones, Luke Charteris, Joe Bearman, Jamie Ringer, Colin Charvis CAPTAIN Replacements: Martyn Thomas for Morgan and Paul Emerick for Smith (62 mins), Wayne Evans for A. Williams (57 mins), Gethin Robinson for Pattison (67 mins), Ben Daly for S. Jones (57 mins), Peter Sidoli for Charteris (72 mins), Michael Owen for Ringer (57 mins) Glasgow Warriors: Bernardo Stortoni; Thom Evans, Graeme Morrison, Daryl Gibson, Max Evans; Dan Parks, Sam Pinder; Justin Va'a, Dougie Hall, Moray Low, Opeta Palepoi, Dan Turner, Kelly Brown, John Barclay, Johnnie Beattie. Replacements: Hefin O'Hare for Thom Evans (67 mins), Scott Barrow for Daryl Gibson (48 mins), Colin Gregor for Sam Pinder (56 mins), Ed Kalman for Va'a (52 mins), Fergus Thomson for Hall (52 mins), James Eddie for Palepoi (70 mins). Not Used: Macfadyen |
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