Science in 15-8 win

by Sajeewa Jayakody

Science College, Mount Lavinia recorded a smashing 15 points (one goal, one try, one penalty) to 8 (one try, one penalty) win over St Joseph's College, Colombo in their Singer League Under-20 rugby encounter played at Royal Sports Complex, Colombo 7 yesterday after trailing 0-5 at the breather. It was Josephians, who opened scoring through captain Jason Melder as usual scored a try from the left corner flag which was unconverted in the 33rd minute. Joes led 5-0 at lemons.

The second half belonged to Science College, who dominated play through their hard working forwards. Science opened their account after five minutes from the resumption with a 20-metre penalty by Chathura Gomes to reduce the deficit and Science made it 3-5.

Two minutes later, the Mount Lavinia school snatched the lead when Number Eight, Thilina Thilanka scored a splendid try. But Chatura Gomes missed the golden opportunity to increase the lead as he missed the conversion and Science led 8-5.

Twelve minutes later, the Darley Road school equalled the points tally with a 20-metre penalty kick by Dulith Fernando to make 8-8. In the 31st minute, Science came back storming when scrum half, Prasad Silva punted ahead and collected on the follow through. He crashed through to touch down near the posts to give Chathura Gomes an easy kick at goal to give Science College a 15-8 victory.