“…….from the ridiculous to the sublime.” 14 Man Haven win against all the odds at Dewsbury
In what has been one of the most dramatic weeks in the 76 year history of Whitehaven RLFC the team produced the boost all were in need of as they won by 18 pts to 10 against all odds .
New boss Kyle Amor had worked a miracle just getting a team to travel after the playing and coaching staff had in mid week refused to play due to differences with the Clubs directors .
Haven had only 14 players available and the Rams must have been fancying their chances to gain only their second win of the campaign . No surprise therefore the early play saw the home side pressure the Haven line without success as they made a string of unforced errors . As a result Haven grew in confidence an started to use the strong wind at their back and applying pressure to the Rams line .Lacchy Hannegan went over on 22 mins for an unconverted try , 4 nil Haven . Three minutes later Haven were over again with a Owen McCarron try converted by Hannegan 10 Nil Haven . On 36 Mins the Rams messed up a kick and Walsh collected for Haven to touch down Hannegan adds extras and Haven are in commend of this game with a 16 nil lead .
The home team were struggling and on the 39th mInute their task became much more difficult as Dale Ferguson was red carded for a high shot on a Haven player , So at the half time hooter it was Haven in the ascendency with a 16 point advantage and a player advantage . Coach Kyle Amor mjust have been pleased with that 40 mins from his team
The second half started as expected with Rams taking the game to Haven and after 52 mins they were on the score sheet with an unconverted try Rams 4 Haven 16 . More pressure from the Rams but the next score was a penalty from Hannegan to extend Havens lead to two scores 18 – 4 ,
Haven used their subs wisely in the last quarter and the Rams scores a converted try on 72 mins a determined but tyring Haven defence would not yield and the final hooter was greeted with scenes of noisy celebrations from players and fans alike as Haven gained a well deserved win 18 pts to 10 and very much keep alive their push avoid relegation