After the game early in the season when the Eagles ran out 8-0 winners a much tougher game was expected today against Portico Vine.

From the start the Eagles piled into Portico with some some strong runs by the ever improving forwards, once again creating the platform for the backs to show their speed and creative play. 13 minutes in Jack Evans showed his speed and went through a gap to put the team in front, the conversion was missed. 4 - 0.

Three minutes later it was the turn of Ben Johnson to show his speed going in from just over half way for a well deserved try with Jack Evans converting the Eagles were now leading 10 - 0. This was repeated 6 minutes later when he did the same again leaving defenders trailing in his wake, to get his second try of the game-VIDEO-, again converted by Jack Evans. 16 - 0.

This then led to a bit of complacency and Portico come back with two quick tries, with one being converted the score was now 16 - 10.

After a few words of advice from the coaches the Eagles were back at Portico, some strong runs, kicks and tackling kept Portico in their own half, and from a scrum captain Matt Morgan went in for a try,-VIDEO- to stretch the Eagles lead, with Jack converting the score now was 22 -10. A few minutes later the half time whistle went with no change to the score.

Into the second half and Jack Maylor scored the try of the game -VIDEO-, the Eagles spread the ball to the left, with the ball going through several pairs of hands ending with Matt Cooper just being held short. From the play the ball Jack Evans threw a long pass and several passes later Jack Maylor went in at the corner for a superb try., the score now 26 - 10.

Portico were quick to get back and scored a good try, keeping the ball alive with some good backing up, the kick was missed. 26 -14.

From this point the eagles dominated play, good forward play with Kurtis Barr having a big game, backed up by the rest of the pack. The next to score was Matt Morgan with his second try of the day, once again the kick was missed. 30 -14.

With the crowd enjoying the flowing rugby, the Eagles put on a show and into the last 5 minutes Ben Johnson showed his pace and trickery to go in for his third try completing his hat-trick,-VIDEO- and this being only his second game for the Eagles.

A great display from all concerned and the team is now moving forward with great belief and determination

Culcheth Eagles Rugby League

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