Old Crossleyans
W 31-33
League
08-02-2025
Scarborough - 1st XV
By Charlie Hopper
Scarborough RUFC returned to winning ways in stunning fashion after fighting back from 31-7 down to beat Old Crossleyans 33-31.
Looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat, Matty Jones side made a promising start to the game but an unforced error halted the early momentum. Old Crossleyans then worked their way up the field before taking the lead in the 13th minute. They worked the ball wide before the Winger was able to sneak in at the corner. The lead then stretched to 10-0, just minutes later when Chris Vine spotted a gap in the defence and raced through to score. Scarborough responded, this time with a converted try of their own, as Jake Lyon picked the ball up from the ruck and wrestled his way over. It was then the home side’s turn to go through the phases and they re-established their lead when Matthew Beswick received the ball to score. The remainder of the first-half was played in frantic fashion, with Scarborough reduced to 13 men; both Matty Young and Ted Barker shown yellow cards in quick succession. The home side made the advantage count and scored on the brink of half time with Harry Drennan going over to extend the lead to 24-7.
The second-half started in controversial style, when an Old Crossleyans’ player was shown a red card for a high tackle. The games ill discipline continued, with Jake Lyon shown a yellow card. With a line-out, close to the Scarborough line, the home side’s maul picked up momentum and crashed over. An unlikely comeback started in the 63rd minute, with Lyon racing through a gap to score. Lyon then completed his hat-trick before scoring his fourth try to further reduce the deficit to 31-28 with seconds remaining. Scarborough collected the kick-off and began working their way up the field. Jack Holt flung a pass out for Lyon to collect and he squeezed through the tackles to score and secure his side an unbelievable win.
Scarborough travel to Old Brodleians next weekend.