Rugby Results ECL1 Crusaders 10 - Ely 7

Rugby Results ECL1 Crusaders 10 - Ely 7
Crusaders recorded their first win of the new year over high flying Ely. Back in October it was Ely who edged to victory in a high scoring game by 4 points. Ely started the match in determined fashion and a long period of pressure saw the visitors take the lead when Kennett touched down and the try was converted. Crusaders response was immediate and within minutes of going behind the home side drew level when Durrant touched down following a prolonged and determined driving maul. Triston Smith converted. With half time approaching Smith struck a penalty to give Crusaders a 10-7 lead. Crusaders forwards took control of the second half with some excellent scrummiging but the conditions were not condusive to fluent passing and both sides wasted opportunities. The home side deserved their victory despite a nervous last 5 minutes.