A convincing second half performance by DMPRFC, scoring 4 converted tries, consigned Macclesfield RFC to their fifth successive defeat and added 5 league points to the home sides tally.

Uncharacteristically, the first half was a particularly flat affair from the hosts and although they scored a converted try, several chances were created that unfortunately were not capitalised upon.

Macclesfield RFC looked shadows of their former selves, as they had previously dominated most teams in National League Two (North) in the 2013/14 season, promoted as Champions.

Injuries, a loss of several players and a current lack of confidence were evident in the team line up and it is hoped that this situation will improve rapidly.

The first half was pretty even, with both sides testing each other's defences, with the majority of possession in the first quarter dominated by the home side.

During that time chances were created by DMPRFC, with winger Chris McTURK going close on two occasions and fly half Garry LAW intercepting for a clear run in, but deemed offside in the process.

Callum MACKENZIE broke the deadlock after 19 minutes, after good interplay between forwards and backs, dotting down successfully, with the conversion proving no problem for Garry LAW (7 - 0).

Just prior to oranges, Garry LAW added a penalty (10 - 0).

Macclesfield had contributed to the first half, gaining some inspiration from the home sides quiet period in the second quarter, but they were unable to capitalise and convert this into points.

After oranges, it took DMPRFC five minutes to seize the initiative, with scrum half Max CONNON latching on to a scoring pass from Callum MACKENZIE who was allowed the space from a sublime dummy give to him from Garry LAW (15 - 0). Again LAW converting (17 - 0),

Macclesfield responded with an unconverted try of their own (17 - 7), to give themselves a glimmer of hope,

However, this was short lived after another penalty success from Garry LAW (20 - 5) and a good pushover try from No.8 Ollie HODGSON, after the home pack won Macclesfiled's defensive scrum five metres out (25 - 5).LAW again converting (27 - 5).

As the game opened up, Macclesfield began to tire and defences gaps exposed.

Replacement centre Lewis JOHNSTON cut a great line to go in under the posts with 10 minutes remaining (32 - 5) and with LAW converting (34 - 5) and the game secured, a deserved try by winger Chris McTURK sealed proceedings (39 - 5). Again LAW converted (41 - 5).

Macclesfield managed a further converted try at the death (41 - 12), but they had been outplayed in the second half.

In two weeks time Mowden welcome Hartpury College to the Arena :Sat 18th October : KO 3pm : Match Details

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In two weeks time Mowden welcome Hartpury College to the Arena .
Sat 18th October : KO 3pm

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