Maidenhead Colts 31 Chinnor Colts 22

After a minutes silence for our fallen Soldiers Chinnor kicked off their 2nd league game against a mighty wind and for all of wrong decision making we would have been 7- 0 up in the first minute It was then the turn of the hosts as Maidenhead broke away with there first attack and scored with the conversion being missed. 5-0. This was then followed by two tries from Maidenhead from their lineout which was mauled effectively over the Chinnor line one conversion being made 19-0. This stirred Chinnor and then 2 of our own mauled tried from a lineout with captain Alfie Tolley touching down both conversions missed. 19-10. A couple of changes made at halftime and a few choice words from the coaches did have the effect they wanted right away as Maidenhead scored again from the lineout to make it 24-10. Chinnor came back at Maidenhead with you guessed it another try from a maul with Charlie Nicholls​ going over. Max McMinn​ duly converted. 24-17. Chinnor now had belief and were pressing hard when a great break from McMinn followed but a couple of phases of play sat Tom Dobson​ in the corner. McMinn hit the post with his conversion attempt 24-22. With Chinnor now put all the pressure on Maidenhead everyone thought the winning try may come alas it did not with Maidenhead clearing their lines and for a cruel bounce of the ball a Maidenhead player gathered it and went over for the final score of 31-22.

Scorers

Tolley x2
Nicholls x 1
Dobson x 1
McMinn x 1 conversion

The league looks a little tough now to finish at the top but we have to remember that we are now in the top league in the 3 counties and certain mistakes will be punished. We look forward to a game against Witney this Sunday at home followed by the national u18's cup against Beaconsfield at home the week after the boy would love you to come down and give your support.

A big congratulations also must go to Jp Preston​ who has got through to the South West trials great new for Josh, his family and of course Chinnor Rfc.