Huddersfield Rams win ARUK Central Grand Final
- 2009-08-18 10:26:00
The Huddersfield Rams have scored an epic come from behind win to deny Birmingham in the ARUK Central Grand Final.
Played in front of a great crowd at the Huddersfield Rugby Club, the Bears took full advantage of their opportunities to enjoy a three goal lead at quarter time. All the momentum was with the Bears and a huge upset looked on the cards.
An injury to Bears captain Mat Mitchell, however, caused the game to be delayed by 20 minutes. The Rams came out for the last quarter a different team and slammed on goal after goal to emerge victors by 23 points.
Final Scores
Huddersfield Rams 5.4 7.9 8.17 13.27 (105)
Birmingham Bears 4.1 6.6 12.8 12.10 (82)
Goals - 8 Danny Armitage; 2 Sam Sheridan; 1 Matt Beaumont, Josh Armitage, Jonny Beaumont (Huddersfield), 5 Chris Kimmet; 3 Tim Smith; 2 Mathew Mitchell, Scott Alford (Birmingham)
Best -Danny Armitage, Jonny Beaumont, Kristian Dicks (Huddersfield), Scott Alford, David Gillot, Chris Kimmet (Birmingham)
Best on Ground - Scott Alford (Birmingham)
Injuries - Mathew Mitchell (chipped fingernail)
Umpire - Brian Clarke
Photos from the day can be found at http://www.arukfooty.com/events/gf/2009/central/photos