Steelers 12 Millom 32

After snatching a late draw at Aspatria Eagles last week, Workington Steelers were outplayed by an efficient Millom side.

In brilliant sunshine, the South Cumbrians had the better of the opening 15 minutes; their half only breached once while they burrowed deeper into Workington territory. Millom’s efforts were ultimately rewarded on 16 minutes with an unconverted try.

Within two minutes, however, Workington hit back. A good kick upfield bounced down kindly for Lawson, who was able to get the ball down for a fine try, which was converted effortlessly by Jonathan Howarth.

Soon after, though. Darren Watson to injury and the stoppage appeared to make Workington lose their momentum. On 27 minutes, Millom regained the lead when they powered under the posts for a try that was easily converted and for the remainder of the half outplayed Workington, who suffered another injury blow when they lost Nicky Carter shortly before half time.

The second half began brilliantly for Workington with a try on 45 minutes when MJ Scott breezed in for a try. Howarth could not convert, though and at 12 – 12 the game was now on a knife edge.

Millom stepped up a gear and their pressure paid off on 62 minutes when they took the lead again after being awarded a penalty, which was effortlessly converted. It was a lead they’d never lose again as Workington began to tire.

On 67 minutes Workington’s players stopped, assuming that the referee had blown for a high tackle. He didn’t and in the confusion, Millom increased their lead with a converted try.

Finally, after one final surge by Workington, Millom wrapped up the points with two unconverted tries in the last ten minutes.

By John Hastings @ The ESG