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Havies dominate but CH win
CH 20, Havelocks 15
By Bernie Wijesekera
Havelocks SC led 15-0 at the half came back with a sterling second half rally to lose by 20 pts. (four tries) to 15 (three tries) in a hard fought Caltex 'A' league match played at Maitland Cresent last evening.

The Park Club had to blame for themselves for this defeat when they gifted three tries due to their poor ball handling and thinking. CH in their earlier game against Kandy suffered a humiliating defeat at Nittawela, while the Havies turned tables on the Army to win in a rousing contest.

CH with their image tarnished despite a young and hardy pack, fought well in this match. Their forward driving and mauling and had the Havies defence in a dither.

But the Park was no let up. Centre Joseph Waka playing an intelligent game had the threes in motion. In the seventh minute they could have scored but for an aweful pass lost them a certain try inches from the CH line.

In the 11th minute Havies, fullback Lalinda Rodrigo fumbled with the ball in defence. Taranga Jayakody cut loose to pick the ball and fall over for an unconverted try. Havies had much possession, but it was their but poor ball handling which cost them dearly. CH kept on penetrating.

But the Havies held back thanks to Waka, who was a tower of strength in defence. CH penetrated the Havies defence to score their second try thorough prop Malinda Hetiarachchi who ran over for an unconverted try. Just before the short whisltyle Uganthara Karunaratne scythed his way for a corner flag try 15-0 at the half.

After interval Havies dominated play and played cohesive rugby. They displayed better skills to score three tries through winger Jayason Jayasekera, Lakala Perera and Centre Joseph Waka. All three tries went unconverted. CH could add only five points to their tally - a try by Fijian Centre Jimmy. Referee - Dilroy Fernndo -BW

Army shoot down CR
Army - 20 CR & FC - 10
By Shamseer Jaleel
Army Sports Club powered their way through to beat CR & FC by 20 points (2 Goals, 2 Penalties) to 10 (1 Goal, 1 Penalty) in a Caltex "A" Division match played at Galle Face yesterday.

Army played excellent rugby supported by their Kenyan Centre Edwin Shimaga, Kapila Knowton and their Wingers Fernando brothers Sithara and Prakum.
CR have to be blamed themselves with Asanga Rodrigo gifted one try as he took too easy in covering defence.

There were a number of mistakes by the referee. Most of the time Army line was off side. CR & FC replaced and brought in Zulki Hameed only late in the 2nd half.
He played a good game with his quick moves.

CR & FC opened scoring first when Roshan Pieiris fired across a panalty. Soon afer this T.A. Silva of Army took the solidiers into a lead with 2 spot kicks. At half time Army led 6-3.

In the second half Asanga Rodrigo fumbled as Prakum Fernando touched, down and T. A. Silva converted. CR & FC fought back, through a five meter scrum skipper Shamly Nawaz scored which was goaled by Roshan Pieiris.

Later in injury time Naufer Rahim touched down and T.A. Silva converted, to give the Army a well earned victory by 20 points to 10 points. Army's safe full back T.A. Silva contributed half of their teams score.

It was a good victory for the soldiers after last weekned's loss to Havies.
Referee - Pradeep Fernando.

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