Sat 19 Oct 2019
Last kick secures losing Bonus point
North Dorset 1st XV entertained undefeated, top of the League, Grove on Saturday at Slaughtergate.
The 1st half ebbed and flowed but the home side were at a disadvantage with the large Grove pack dominating the scrums. They did however come close to scoring but were held up over the line. Just before half time the Grove pack drove Dorset back which enabled their Backs to go over for a converted try.
Half time score - North Dorset 0 Grove 7.
Immediately after half time Grove powered through for an unconverted try . This spurred North Dorset into action as they scored an unconverted try, followed swiftly by a converted try. Game on 12 -12 Grove quickly reacted to this by scoring another unconverted try putting them ahead again by 5 points. Grove piled on the pressure which resulted in a penalty kick to the posts which missed. Final whistle fast approaching North Dorset had a losing bonus point but then gave away another kickable penalty which this time didn`t miss. 12 -20. Somehow North Dorset dug in and in the final minute of a very exciting game, scored a drop goal, restoring their losing bonus point, creating jubilant cheering from the home crowd and appreciative applause from the away supporters. It`s worth noting that North Dorset are only the 2nd team so far this season to come within 7 points of Grove.
Final Score - North Dorset 15 Grove 20
