Harlech notched up another home win, their fourth in succession when they dispatched a skilful and persistent Mold side 18-14 in their North Wales Division 4 match.
It was an error strewn and somewhat fractious affair with both sides receiving cards and a lecture for various bits of mayhem. Harlech were soon behind to a Steve Quentin penalty and missing a number of key players it took them a good ten minutes to settle themselves. Once they did however they looked the more dangerous with winger Dylan Evans and centre Andrew Stone causing the Mold defence no end of trouble. Both got themselves on the score sheet with the winger the first to touch down after 20 minutes and Stone following suit a few minutes later both scores coming from good work at rucks by the forwards. Ben Bailey added a penalty and the home side appeared in total control.
Just before half time it got even better for Harlech. Centre Stone robbed a defender and almost made it to the line himself before giving winger Ashley Arron the simplest of scoring chances.
After the interval Harlech should have made the game completely safe, but they didn’t. They made too many mistakes and conceded a string of silly penalties allowing Mold to reduce the deficit. Sensing an opportunity to snatch an unexpected win Mold attacked relentlessly and they were rewarded with a fine try by lock Ethan Bishop. For Harlech supporters it all made for a nervy finish.
Robin Boston, Club Secretary
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