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Crosfields got the league campaign back on track with a very hard fought victory in testing conditions for both teams. 4 tries to nil on a mud bath of a pitch was a testament to the organisation and resilience of Boden's men as they had to dig deeper than ever to register the success.

In a tightly fought contest, Soap's defence had to work overtime to keep the visitors at bay defending multiple sets on their line as time and again grubber kicks to the in-goal area forced repeat sets.

The deadlock was finally broken against the run of play when Jack Reid sent a wide ball out to Matty Barber to cross for the opening score after 22 minutes that was converted by Reid. The game became a little more even following the try with possession changing hands more regularly. There wasn't much between the two teams with Clock Face trying something a little different as they chose to run on the last rather than kick. A pass out wide was intercepted by impressive centre Danny Garcia-O'brien and he raced a full 60 metres to register his first try on his first team debut.

Soap went in 12-0 to the good at half time but felt much relief as they had to withstand wave after wave of attack. This belief in their defensive strength built confidence for the second half, which was to be as tense as the first.

Clock Face had a player sent to the bin on 42 minutes but managed to rally and thwart the Crosfields onslaught during his absence. The pressure eventually told however as man of the match Luke Walker burst on to a kick through following a break from the marauding Jordan Williams. It was Williams who put the gloss on proceedings and finally put the game to bed in the 74th minute. A penalty provided good field position and the resulting attack saw a John Whittaker break backed up by Williams for a try under the posts and the 2 points.

Best for Crosfields were man of the match Walker and Joe Clarke with notable performances coming from debut centre Danny Garcia O'Brien and Louis Wainwright.