RAINEY IV 17 – 13 PORTADOWN
Minor League 19th November 2011
Scorers: Walker(1*Conv), Scullion(1*Try), McElhone(1*Try), Martin(1*Try)
The lead changed several times at Hatrick Park where Rainey OB IV rallied to beat Portadown V by 17-13 in the rain. While the kicking was poor, the tackling could not be faulted and the Rainey pack stood up well to a much taller and heavier Portadown eight.
Play swung from end to end, wing Scullion putting Rainey 5-0 up and the visitors levelling before half-time. Portadown went in front, but centre McElhone replied for Rainey with Walker adding the points. A silly penalty looked like proving costly, but a late try from centre Martin gave Rainey a hard-earned win. Full-back McVey slotted in well on his return to rugby.
