CR stunned

Police player is well-held by CR players

The red shirts paid the penalty for resting their star player Tharinda Ratwatte on the bench in the initial half when the determined Police edged out CR & FC in a thriller by 21 points to 18 points at Longden Place.

At the short breather, it was 9/7 for the winners.

Police scored two tries, a conversion, and three penalties whereas CR scored two tries, a conversion and two penalties. With three minutes of play left, it was Primesh Danushka who scored a magnificent try which gave the Police outfit the win. The game did not give the spectators’ money’s worth as it was an error-full encounter by both sides where ball handling was sub-standard by both teams.

Janith Chandimal who was in cracking form contributed 11 points for the Cops. Police drew first blood through a Chandimal penalty but CR scored through Sumudu Rankothge. Reza Rafaideen, taking the kicking duties in the absence of Tharinda Ratwatte, added the extra 2 points. Two more penalties by Chandimal gave Police a 9/7 lead at the short breather.

Police scored immediately through Sachith Silva who scored a beautiful try with the hard work down by his brother Niroshan Silva. Police took the lead 14/12. 

Two Tharinda Ratwatte penalties took the red shirts in to the lead at 18/14. Police, who never gave up, scored through their scrum half Primesh Danushka with Chandimal adding the extra 2 points. (SJ)

Referee Priyantha Gunaratne