Keighley U15 - 5 Crosleyans U15 - 44

Old Crossleyans arrived at Keighley having played two games of their season.

Old Crocs kicked off to get the home sides season underway.
Keighley seemed shell shocked at the pace with which Crossleyans pursued and re-secured possession

Tries in the second, third (converted) and ninth minutes left Keighley reeling.

Stern words from coaches and Captain Nico Mori galvanised Keighley into action.
Great scrummaging and individual drives from Jack Rodbourne and Joss McArthur brought Keighley back into the game.
Keighleys back-line showed good hands and ideas when the ball was released to them, James Field leading by example.
Crossleyans defence was equal to the task and Keighley failed to score making the halftime tally 0 - 17.

Halftime: 0 - 17

After the restart Keighley seemed to relapse and Old Crocs crossed the whitewash a further five times managing to convert only once.

Keighleys scrummage again was good, securing their own ball and challenging for Crossleyans.
Lineout ball was won but not cleanly enough to allow the halfbacks and backline to attack on the front foot going forward.
Keighleys back-row put in sterling effort covering a scrambled defence and trying to secure turnover ball.

A consolation try was secured by Keir Welch who, showing quick thinking and tenacity broke two tackles and crossed the line.
Unfortunately the conversion was low.

Despite the scoreline Keighley showed areas of promise and potential, individuals showed grit and skill.
Improved communication and further match time and training ground practice should mold the team into a more co-ordinated unit.

Full time: 5 - 44