REPORT + SHOTS Larne 3s v Portadown 4s

Larne 3rds progress to next round of McCambley Cup

Saturday 19th December saw Larne 3rds back in action for their rescheduled McCambley Cup game away to Portadown 4ths.

Choosing to play into the stiff breeze, Larne started the game well and put some good phases into the opening part of the game. It wasn’t long before the 0-0 deadline was broken by Portadown as ill-discipline at the breakdown gave the home side a kick at goal and slotted it 3-0.

Portadown continued to put more pressure on the visitors within the Larne 22 but strong defensive efforts from Warwick, Wilson and Marshall kept Portadown at bay.

Larne looked well on the counter attack through scrum phases and strong line breaks from McCullough and Johnston showed Larne could turn the game round. However with the penalty count from the visitors rising and a strong wind advantage with Portadown, they extended their lead with a try through the forwards. A conversion took their score to 10-0 and halftime was called…….. CLICK HERE for the full report and shots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!