Isipathana bounced back into contention when they defeated a fancied St. Peter’s College by 22 points (1 goal, 3 tries) to 12 (1 goal and a try) in their inter-school rugger match played at Bambalapitiya yesterday.
The winners led 12-5 at the breather.
The first-half was closely contested with the `Pathana’ back division closely marked by the Peterites.
The Peterites kept the Isipathana three quarter line at bay with some good tackling.
Both teams scored a try each when Isipathana winger Sumedha Srimal touched down off a second phase move and the Peterites scored when they opted to run the ball instead of a penalty and Chatura Cabraal scored an unconverted try.
Minutes before the half time, Isipathana sprang into the lead when their full back Devinda misdirected a penalty kick and a Peterite player knocked on under the post for Saranga Seneviratne to score.
The Peterites came back with some sporadic moves, but it was insufficient to make a big impact. In the eleventh minute of the second half Isipathana extended their lead when scrum half Mohammed Rizwan sneaked through for an unconverted try off a maul.
During the dying stages of the game, Isipathana sealed the match in their favour when full back devinda touched down for an unconverted try.
Referee. D. Nimal.
Sunday Observer May 10th, 2009
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