Scarborough seal success against high-flying Morpeth

Scarborough RUFC sealed a 22-17 win at home to North One East high-flyers Morpeth at Silver Royd.
Aaron Wilson celebrates scoring for Scarborough RUFC. Picture by Andy Standing.Aaron Wilson celebrates scoring for Scarborough RUFC. Picture by Andy Standing.
Aaron Wilson celebrates scoring for Scarborough RUFC. Picture by Andy Standing.

It was the joint-leaders of the table Morpeth who went ahead after a sustained period of pressure, the visitors crashing over for a 7-0 lead.

Simon Smith's men battled back into the contest though and James Perrett touching down twice and Tom Ratcliffe converted for a 14-7 advantage.

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Scarborough's turnaround was complete when Aaron Wilson crashed over for a 19-7 lead at the break.

Morpeth touched down to make it 19-12, but a Ratcliffe penalty soon took it up to 22-12.

Scarborough held on for the win, despite another late try for Morpeth taking the score to 22-17.

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