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Dubai too strong for Bahrain |
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3/18/2006 8:52:20 AM |
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BAHRAIN American Express First XVs went down battling to Dubai Hurricanes 27-13 in an Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union League match yesterday in Saar.
Much of the first-half play was dominated by Bahrain as they held off a number of Hurricane attacks solid defence.
Bahrain's first attacking move involved skipper Shaun MacPherson, Danny O'Brien and T J Ritter but the Hurricanes foiled it.
With nine players out through injury or other reasons, the weakened Hurricanes still posed a threat with a darting run by Arabian Gulf international Iutoi Tauafiah which was tackled by the Bahrain defence.
Bahrain suffered a couple of setbacks with Ali Murbati sustaining a knee injury and MacPherson leaving the field with an eye injury.
With 35 minutes gone Bahrain could have gone ahead. But Shane Stapleton missed a penalty though he made amends to touch down later for a 5-0 lead.
Just before half-time Chris Gregory scored two tries, one converted for a 12-5 Hurricanes lead.
The visitors soaked up the home pressure and went further ahead when Chris Morrison made a 50-yard run down the left.
Stapleton kicked a penalty to give Bahrain some hope at 17-8 down before John Clarke-Sutton added a further try. Rory Power gave Bahrain renewed hope with a late try before a Ben Tuomey try sealed victory for Hurricanes.
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