Wesley too strong for the Tigers!

Wesley College Rugby

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WC vs VC

The lads in Double Blue marched their way over Vidyartha College, Kandy beating them, 36 points to 06 in the game held at Longdon Place, this evening.

The home team, Wesley College kicked off proceedings with a hanging kick which was well collected by the Vidyartha forward. However, the Wesleyites dominated in the first half, with some attacking ploys, eventually drawing first blood for the day when Shehab Packeerally went over the line.

WC 05-00 VC

The coaches from both sides will have a lot to address with their respective teams after today’s game, considering the number of knock-ons from both sides. Nevertheless, during the 16th minute of the game, the boys from Wesley were gifted with a penalty right under the post. Shaveen Jayawardhena had no trouble with the kick this time around.

 WC 08-00 VC

Some strong phases from the forwards gave the back line an opportunity to work around. Which resulted in Eranda Harshana, spotting and slicing through the gap with sheer pace to score in the left corner. Shaveen Jayawardhena once again managed to get the kick through.

WC 15-00 VC

Although had a very strong defence, Wesley outclassed Vidyartha with their experience, once again scoring on the left corner moments before Half Time was called. This time it was Thikshana Vithanage, who powered his way forward. Jaywardhena was spot on with the kick.

Half Time: WC 22-00 VC

Vidyartha College resumed proceedings with the kick, where they managed to turn over the ball, showing signs of their first opportunity to get onto the scorebook. Unfortunately for the ball was dropped. 

Few Minutes later the Tigers had their first real chance of getting on to the scoreboard, after earning a penalty right under the post. Kaluarachi had no issues getting that kick in.

WC 22-03 VC

An excellent break from the Wesley Skipper, Samuel Ogbebor, helped Hafiz Thabeeth get over the line in the 46th minute, extending the lead even further! Jayawardhena once again was successful in adding the extra two points.

WC 29-03 VC

Picking up a ball that was knocked on, Wesley’s Eranda Harshana was unstoppable, making a solo 80m run with great speed, eventually scoring under the post. Shaveen Jayawardhena was once again successful with the conversion

WC 36-03 VC

Another infringement from the Wesleyites gave the Tigers a kick right under the post. It was too easy for Kaluarachi to miss out on that kick.

WC 36-06 VC

Full Time – Wesley College 36 (5T 4C 1 P) – 06 (2P) Vidyartha College 

  • Player of the Match – Eranda Harshana

Breakdown

Wesley College – Tries from Eranda Harshana (2), Shehab Packeerally, Thikshana Vithanage, and Hafiz Thabeeth, Conversions and Penalties by Shaveen Jayawardhena

Vidyartha College – Penalties by Kaveesha Kaluarachi