Medallion side defeat Academy

Wallace began the game with intensity through fast ruck and getting over the gain line.

After only a couple of minutes Ben Parker opened the scoring and Matthew Pentland kicked the conversion from the touch line.

After some forceful forward play, Matthew Miller charged over for Wallace’s second try, yet again converted by Matthew Pentland.

Wallace started to show their dominance in the back line as they used the quality possession gained from the forward pack.

Gary Dillon showed some excellent handling skills to put Jamie Manderson in the corner for Wallace’s third try.

Banbridge then came into the game through their forwards and this forced Wallace to defend their line.

However, Wallace defended resolutely and the half time score remained 19-0.

The second half started with a Banbridge kickoff and thereafter both teams used their forwards extensively to make ground.

At this stage the game was evenly contested. However, the Wallace backs got the opportunity to spread the ball out wide and Stephen Courtney finished in the corner.

The match ended 24-0 to Wallace allowing them to progress to the quarter finals of the competition where they will face Sullivan Upper this Saturday, February 15 at 10.30am in Holywood.