SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH, 2007



FREEPORT 38 CUCKOOS 26

In one of the most exciting rugby games in recent years Freeport resurrected their rugby year with a thrilling victory over the mighty Cuckoos of Nassau.

Supported with a fantastic home support , Freeport came to the game knowing only a win would keep their season alive. As soon as the whistle went the atmosphere was tingling and within 4 minutes Geo Rolle scored a blazing try and Freeport led 7-0. Soon after Freeport lost Paul Blake to a savaged raked ear and Ricardence Michele came on to join the back row.

Then came one of two of the most superb tries you will ever likely to witness by Denny Oasis. Picking the ball up on his own 22 yr line Denny ran the entire length of the field missing/swerving/gliding and speeding past most of the Cuckoos side. Freeport led 14-0 with Speller kicking both conversations thus far. The score stayed the same for a long period with Cuckoos forwards starting to take control and Freeport losing their discipline.

With the score at 14-0 the Cuckoos came out for the second half firing and soon score rumbling stumbling try to bring the game back to 14-7. Within seconds Denny scored his second and once again it took 60 yards of pace and magic for him to score the second of his tries the crowd to go wild with excitement. 21-7 and Cuckoos came back with a second try and soon it was anyones game. Geo Rolle scored again and the score stood at 21-14 before Ricardence scored in the corner and gave Freeport what they thought was some breathing space. Not to be . Freeport lost Richard Dorsett to the sin bin and then CJ also went plus Jackelo Pierre was lost through injury and the game started to turn. With pressure being applied Freeport started to rock and Cuckoos brought the score back to 31-26 with 5 minutes to go.

After 5 minutes on their own try line Freeport finally secured victory with a superb handling try and Marco Blacks score what was his first Freeport try and sealed a 38-26 victory.

Man of the Match Marco Blacks & Denny Oasis

NEXT HOME GAME FEBRUARY 3RD V BUCKS

With a huge game against Cuckoos coming on January 20th here in Freeport it was vital Freeport showed signs of regaining their championship form of last year. North Western had a fit and bigger side than Freeport and all the signs were Freeport could be in for a long afternoon!

This was soon dismissed when within 4 minutes Freeport used their speedy back to cut open the NW defense and allow Perkins Joseph to score under the posts. With NW dominating the forwards and Freeport the backs, the game was an open and well disciplined game with Kirk Antoni ensuring a free flowing match.

Soon the good work of the FPO back ensured another scintillating try by Geo Rolle and within 15 minutes Freeport held a 19-3 lead. However as the Freeport forwards tired the NW forwards began taking control and score rumbling try to cut the deficit before once again another breakaway lead Denny Osais to score in the corner for FPO.

The second half was much the same with NW coming into the match more with their forwards and Freeport looking to score everything their backs received the ball. In the end the teams swapped countless tries in the second half with Geo Rolle, an outrageous try from Jackelo Pierre summed up a wonderful afternoon of rugby and plenty of beers.

THANKS FOR THE North Western guys making the effort to come down and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Man of the Match - Jackelo Pierrie

Photos to follow soon - once i know how to !