20191130 Coventry vs Ampthill
Match Report
Coventry 64, Ampthill 1st XV 26, Greene King IPA Championship League
Match Pictures: Match Store
A much-changed Ampthill travelled to the Butts Arena to play a Coventry side on the new 4G pitch.
Soane Tonga’huiha causing issues for Toby Trinder on the line…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The warning signs were apparent after a poor first half, when Ampthill’s backline appeared unable to make any tackles stick and Ampthill’s possession was seemingly turned at will by a well-drilled and efficient Coventry side.
Cheeky little manoeuvre despite being sat on by a number of the opposition…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
Turning around 24 v 7 down, the less said about the second half the better in what turned out to be the worst performance of the season against a strong and physical home side. Some of the defending was schoolboy level and several Ampthill’s players will have to take a long hard look at themselves.
Henri Williams making his presence felt at the whitewash…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The final score was a fair reflection of a dominant home performance, but you can recognise the efforts of Ampthill’s bench which certainly lifted the mood and helped secure a four-try bonus point..
Running in the final try of the game for Ampthill…
Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
Final Score
Coventry 64, Ampthill 26