Latest scores November 30

The first 30 minutes were end to end, with both sides defensively solid, but with line out drives eventually providing tries for both sides.  At 30 minutes the score was 12-12 and it was as close as we all expected.  The game turned on a sixpence when Cinderford were lucky to escape a yellow for a high tackle, and then within minutes OE's did receive a yellow for a tackle in the air.  In the few remaining minutes leading to half time Cinderford used the extra man to put two further scores on the board.  At 24-12 the Cinderford faithful were hopeful of a comfortable win in the second half, especially with the OE's coaches and number 5 ranting at each other as the teams left the field.

Whatever was said in the OE's dressing room at half time, to calm the tension and re-organise, was clearly effective.  Cinderford started the second half strongly and but for a poor chip kick might have stretched their lead after only 5 minutes of the second period, but the rest of the match was spent in Cinderford territory.  OE's dominated the last 30 minutes, but Cinderford's defence stood resolute.  Two penalties brought OE's with striking range, but they just could not get the final try to secure the points.  When the whistle finally went there was huge relief amongst the foresters, after securing their first ever win over OE's. 

The OE's scrum half was excellent, and caused Cinderford trouble all afternoon, but Cinderford had plenty of quality on the park and showed why they now have to be considered contenders for the top 3.  OE's kicked well all afternoon, but Cinderford once again showed a weakness when kicking from hand, and it nearly cost them.  

All in all a great tight game, with some good quality on show.