Today's match at Llyn y Felin was like stepping back a generation in time, when these two sides battled it out for a precious win against their local rivals. Holyhead came out on top today, with an excellent away bonus point win, thanks to four top quality tries from their backs. It was the attacking play of the Holyhead back line which was the difference between the two teams.
Bridge started well with two penalties for fly half McGrath, one slotted from a couple of metres in from the half way. Holyhead responded with a try which was characteristic of their play, as a decisive break in midfield carved up the home defence for a 6 - 5 score. Another try followed, with the conversion giving the Harbour men a half time lead of 12 points to 6.
In the second half Holyhead pressurised the home defence and managed to create overlaps which eventually lead to another try. Bridge responded with a try under the posts for winger Daniel Hughes, his first of the afternoon. The try was converted to take the score to 13 - 17. Holyhead fought back and stretched their lead, once again attacking the Bridge fringe defence and putting their pacey backs in space. With the conversion slotted, Holyhead had their bonus point and were looking to stretch their lead. Bridge however managed a final try of the match at the death; it was a well taken dash for the line for winger Daniel Hughes, who will thank fly half McGrath for his arcing run, which put him in space. Holyhead deservedly took the spoils thanks to Rhodri Parry's two tries and one each for Iwan Roberts and Owain Thomas. Whilst Bridge will be disappointed with their second defeat in two weeks, Holyhead will enjoy their win and the neutrals will be happy to see a really competitive Anglesey derby.
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