A fine performance by the team was only topped by an outstanding individual contribution from Falcons dual registered winger Morgan PASSMAN, who scored four tries on his debut, with all touchdowns possible contenders for NCA Try of Week 11.

Fixtures between the two clubs have historically been close affairs, but after the first half display (30 - 3), the result was never in doubt and it was just a case of how many tries and total points Mowden could score.

However, that would have been disrespectful to a Plymouth Albion side who never gave in, scoring three tries of their own for a haul of 22 points, which in these close National League One games, where any team can beat the other, is normally a decent tally away from home and would perhaps been enough for the win on another day.

With a side containing some decent height and ballast in the pack, Plymouth would normally try to control the game up front, but they do possess some pace and innovation in the backs, including replacement and ex-Mowden player Tom Putt, who looked to be back to injury free fitness when being called upon, as Mowden didn't quite see the best of him during his short stay in the North East.

Having said that, Mowden were in no mood to arm wrestle Plymouth and showed fitness, pace and at times ingenuity to break down the visitors, on a cold, damp day at the Darlington Arena.

PASSMAN started the scoring after only seven minutes of play, delivering a blow to the visitors, showing a glimpse of the 'after-burner' speed which he undoubtedly possesses, reminiscent of current Newcastle Falcon Adam RADWAN, but with the extra physical capability and tenacity of back row forward, (5 - 0) SEALS converting. (7 - 0)

With home fly half Warren SEALS in imperious form with the boot these days, it later mattered not where the tries were scored, as his accuracy and successful strike rate has taken him to the top of the National League One points scored table.

Accordingly, SEALS slotted three penalties in quick succession to give Mowden a decent lead early doors. (16 - 0)

Mowden flanker STOKES was yellow carded and from the resulting penalty, Plymouth fly half Sam MORLEY scored the only points for the visitors in the first half.(16 - 3)

PASSMAN’s fellow winger Brandon ASHER-WOOD scored a good try next, converted by SEALS, (23 - 3) before PASSMAN added his second, converted by SEALS, for a resounding 30 – 3 lead at oranges.

As most of the decent crowd were resuming their seats for the second half, PASSMAN had scored his third and perhaps his best try. Plymouth kicked off reasonably deep, which was gathered well by the player, who set off on a remarkable run to the visitors' try line, brushing off a couple of desperate defenders, before accelerating to score a fine try, (35 - 3) again converted by SEALS. (37 - 3)

However, to their credit, Plymouth never threw in the towel, scoring a decent try through No. 8 Daniel SWAIN, converted by MORLEY. (37 - 10)

PASSMAN scored his fourth and final try as the game entered the fourth quarter (42 - 10) and when replaced deservedly received great applause for his debut performance.

Plymouth winger SWAIN weighed in with another try (42 - 15), before home lock and crowd favourite Talite VAIOLETI, who had already been substituted, returned to crash over the try line, after SEALS and McKIRDY failed to reach the line with a Mowden break out, (47 - 15) SEALS converting. (49 - 15)

As the game entered the final minutes, SWAIN added his second and Plymouth’s third try, (49 - 20) converted by MORLEY. (49 - 22)

DMPRFC
15. Callum IRVINE, 14. Brandon ASHER-WOOD, 13. Oliver WALKER, 12. Benjamin DIIXON, 11. Morgan PASSMAN (Aedan MALONEY, 64), 10. Warren SEALS, 9. Cameron NORDLI-KELEMETI (Euan McKIRDY, 60), 1. Conrad CADE, 1. David NELSON (Joe DUFFY, 60), 3. Ralph APPLEBY, 4. Max DAVIES, 5. Talite VAIOLETI (Dave FISHER, 46), 6. Joe CRAGGS, 7. George STOKES (Daniel GRANGE, 35), 8. Oliver HODGSON.

SCORING
Try: PASSMAN (7, 37, 41, 57), ASHER-WOOD (31), VAIOLETI (72)
Conversion: SEALS (8, 32, 38, 41, 73)
Penalty: SEALS (13, 21, 28)
Drop Goal: None
Penalty Try: None
Yellow Card: STOKES (23), Daniel GRANGE (50)

PLYMOUTH ALBION RFC
15. Daniel POWELL (Pierre THOMPSON, 46), 14. Dean SQUIRE, 13. Connor EASTGATE (Tom PUTT, 23), 12. Javiah POHE (Joe SNOW, 40), 11. Alexander DUCKER, 10. Sam MORLEY, 9. Cameron SETTER, 1. Jack HIGGINS, 2. James SALTER, 3. Daniel PULLINGER-HAM (Ashlee CROUCH, 46), 4. John KELLY, 4. Scott MAKEPEACE, 6. Peter INGOLDSBY (Setareki RAUMAKITA, 15), 7. George MILLS, 8. Daniel SWAIN.

SCORING
Try: SWAIN (51), SQUIRE (66), SWAIN (77)
Conversion: MORLEY (52, 77)
Penalty: MORLEY (24)
Drop Goal: None
Penalty Try: None
Yellow Card: RAUMAKITA (27), CROUCH (53)

Referee: Mr Callum HOWARD
Referee’s Assistants: Mr Brendan FITXMAURICE, Mr Paul FINCKEN
Attendance: 693
Player of the Match: Morgan PASSMAN (DMPRFC)

Next Week: CAMBRIDGE RFC (A)

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