The semi final lived up to its expectations with 16 tries in a fast , well contested game between two sides that gave their all in front of a large crowd.

L&Y kicked off and straight away scored after good hands by Seren and Lexi put Evie away for her first score of the game. Diss came back immediately with a score of their own when the winger ran from her own half to dot down for an excellent try. There were only 4 minutes gone when L&Y scored again this time from Lexi after Chloe had worked hard to set her up. The action continued and on 8 minutes Diss were awarded a free kick just inside the L&Y half and went over in the corner to make it 2 scores a piece.

And just a minute later the lightning fast winger scored again for Diss to make it 3-2 and take a well deserved early lead. 11 minutes in and some good build up play from Lily and Seren set up Phoebe to bring the game all square at 3-3. Diss were on the attack as the half came to a close and even though there were some big tackles going in from Lexi and Poppy their attempts were in vain as Diss managed to squeeze home in the corner to take a 4-3 lead into the half time break.

The coaches team talk clearly woke the L&Y girls up as they started the 2nd half with 4 unanswered tries. The first was a nice offload from Chloe for Evie to go over in the corner. Evie then got her 3rd of the game as she won a turnover on the try line to dot the ball down and a 4th came soon after collecting one of Phoebes bamboozling kicks. Lexi then got in on the act with another taking the score to 7-4.

The tough tackling Izzy and Jessica continued to stop the Diss girls getting forward but could do nothing to stop the flying winger going over in the corner with 5 minutes to go. L&Y sparked back into life and powerful run through the middle saw Poppy go over to make it 8-5. And 60 seconds later Lexi went over for her 2nd of the match. 2 minutes later Poppy finished off a lovely team move that saw some crisp passing and sharp running lines. Right at the end of the game Diss scored a nice try to finish the scoring.

Final score L&Y 10 Diss 6. A truly brilliant effort from both teams who played with a smile on their faces, gave absolutely everything and without doubt entertained the crowd. A word of mention must go the Diss coach who refereed the game brilliantly. Thanks to him the game flowed and the players clearly respected and understood all his decisions. L&Y coach Matt Rose was delighted with the improvements in team work today but not so happy that the final will see his fellow coach Henry maintain his promise by wearing his cheerleading outfit !!

Lowestoft & Yarmouth Rugby Club

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