Kick off!
Big kick from Izzie and equally big push up from Ossett. Penalty advantage Clitheroe for not rolling away from tackle. Clitheroe break through but are stopped in their tracks by Kim.

Ossett get the ball back from a penalty and with a great pass from scrum half to the forwards, a big run through with strength sees Ossett gain field position. Ossett drop the ball and it is regained by Clitheroe who eventually knock it on, and we’re getting the put in at the scrum. Ellie ends up in an unexpected maul which stops in its tracks after great counter defense from Clitheroe. Clitheroe Scrum.

Few minutes pass by unremarkably until Ossett get a scrum which is collapsed by Clitheroe. Getting the penalty, Hannah pushes through and looks to be making ground before knocking the ball on. Clitheroe capitalise in the scrum making a big effort but Kim stops them proceeding any further with a big tackle. Claire steals the ball mid run from a flabbergasted Clitheroe and pumps her legs to get through their scrambling defence.

After a high tackle on Sian resulting in a penalty, Ossett get their first line out of the match. We win the lineout cleanly and Sarah makes off down the field. Clitheroe ultimately get a penalty which they kick. It doesn’t go dead and is collected by Ella who sprints over to score the first points.

Ossett receive the ball and run it in. Captain Izzie boots the ball which is chased successfully by Charlotte who takes it in to score her first try in only her second ever game.

Clitheroe find touch not long after play resumes and Ossett get the throw in but it’s clinched by the visitors. A big tackle from Hannah forces a knock on and we get it back in a scrum. Playing to the 10 who boots it down field and the opposition knock it on so we get a second scrum. Debutante Ami picks and goes from the back but something goes wrong and a scrum with Clitheroe feed is the decision. Another knock on ensures as the rain gets heavier and some kick tennis back and forth results in Clitheroe finding themselves offside. Winning the lineout, Clitheroe don’t hang on to the ball long before knocking it on after a big tackle from skipper. Ossett win the scrum and the ball goes to the backs then back to the forwards who take it in in pods. Emma goes with a determined run with two defenders hanging off her to get it over the line.
Half time 15-0 to Ossett

Following resuming the second half, Ossett are receiving the kick, and there’s some excellent pod work from the forwards. Sarah takes a high tackle and manages to keep her cool. Izzie taps the penalty and goes, finding space and seeking the try line. Score is successful.
There’s another Ossett knock on to follow though and Clitheroe get a scrum near the try line. Running down the wing it’s looking dicey for Ossett before Ella shows them the touchline with a massive tackle. Ossett couldn’t win the lineout but another massive tackle from Ella sees them not get far.

Following some mixed bits of play, we get pinged for a high tackle which gives the visitors the opportunity to score their first points. Following the restart, in an almost carbon copy of only 10 minutes earlier, Ella puts their winger across the side line. Ossett couldn’t throw the line out straight and the opposition choose to retake it with their throw in. A big forward defence is needed here as Clitheroe attack the try line. They ultimately knock it on in goal and it’s a goal line drop out.

Clitheroe score again after another penalty and it’s 20-10. With a determination to not let their heads drop, Ossett steal the ball and Sarah takes it up the pitch dodging players and handing off left,right and centre to score. Izzie converts successfully.

Clitheroe run through the Ossett defence and it looks to be a sure try, but a forward pass results in us getting the ball back. It goes out to the backs and is kicked but we’re the ones hanging round offside this time. Ossett take the opportunity though when a Clitheroe miss-pass sees Izzie collect the ball and it’s sent to the side lines by the boot. Another in a long line of knock ons from both sides gives Clitheroe the advantage and eventually they get over again and this time convert. There are mere minutes on the clock but after some team chelping, the ref has had enough and the nearest player to him takes the yellow card for the team.

Final whistle goes and it’s a home win. Ossett 27- Clitheroe 17.

Try scorers:
Ella
Charlotte
Emma
Izzie
Sarah

Conversions:
Izzie x1

Player of the match:
Ami
Silly Goose:
Sian