adminBessinger, said the match was tough, despite the huge score difference, and they had to quickly find ways to break past the Zimbabwean defensive wall.
“The match was very tough and we had to tackle more and put pressure in our way of defending,” said Bessinger.
“We were so lucky that during the second half our opponents lost their morale and we took advantage of that and started firing in tries.
“We are very happy that we have not lost a match and we just hope that on Saturday will be able to beat Prince Edward,” said Bessinger.
Hosts Prince Edward hammered Kyle College 20-0 in the night match Scrumhalf Bessinger said they will continue work together in their ball passing in their coming match.
Lomagundi were the first to score in the fifth minute and they were in control in the first half but it was a different story in the second half.
Jean Jenneker scored three tries while Jason Munganda also touched down with two and Leadurmen Albertse scored three brilliant conversions.
The morning games saw Eaglesvale ruling the roost as they dismissed hopeless Gifford 45-0 in a one-sided encounter.
Eaglesvale’s Bright Ruzvidzo was the first to touch down and Coutney Mutambanengwe added the extras.
The Harare side always looked a class part and given that they are under the guidance of experienced coach, Cyprian “Supa” Madenge, it’s probably not surprising.
Ronald Jiri scored their second try before Mutambanengwe added the extras.
Danayi Mukwakwami also touched down and so did Newton Tanyanyiwa.
Peterhouse showed no mercy to Petra whom they dismissed 59-0.
Hilcrest also had a good outing when they beat St Martins of South Africa 36-0.
St John’s College beat Vainona 26-3.
In the Under-16 section Mbare Academy beat Peterhouse 36-13.
Mbare’s victory was secured courtesy of tries from Munashe Kamunda, Tinashe Chibondo, Brandon Chari and Pride Nyameni.
In another Under-16 match Victoria High suffered their second defeat at the hands of Emerald Hill who beat them 7-0. The festival continues today.
Other Results
Plumtree 20, Allan Wilson 18; St Martins 0, Hilcrest 36; Peterhouse 59, Petra 0; Falcon 15, Watershed 12.
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