Cowling Harlequins 16 Wyke A 74

COWLING went in to this game brimming with confidence with a full squad for the first time this year.

However, with Wyke's first team game off against Woodhouse, Quins knew this was going to be a battle.

Cowling started slowly, with their defensive line not moving up, and before the hosts could blink, the visitors were 16-0 up.

Quins woke up and got back in the game with a try from George Long, converted by Daz Greenwood. With hard work from Daniel Spencer and Craig Nicholson, Cowling were still in the game at 16-6 down at half-time.

In the second half, man of the match Nicky Smith and Brian Vincent got Cowling on the front foot.

A cut-out pass from Kirk Verity found Ben Norton to score his first of the season, Greenwood's kick falling just short of the right post.

Things got even better when the hosts ran in another try from hooker Dean Williamson, Greenwood converting this time, but Quins ran out of steam and Wyke took full control.

If Cowling can come out of the blocks quicker, a win is not far away.

Cowling Harlequins would like to say congratulations to Silsden on reaching the Pennine League Supplementary Cup final.