Mansfield’s relegation fears eased by six-try victory
Dangerously close to the drop zone in the Midlands 3 East (North) division of the National League, Mansfield were desperate for a victory against fellow strugglers Tupton.
And they duly delivered, 38-7, to set themselves up nicely for their last match of the season this Saturday at home to unbeaten tabletoppers and champions-elect, Nottingham Casuals.
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Hide AdHead coach Wayne Robinson was delighted with the performance. He said: “This has been coming for a long time. I’m pleased for the boys and, hopefully, we can use this as inspiration for next week.”
Experienced man-of-the-match and scrum-half Terry Davies set the wheels in motion for victory with a fizzing pass to Zane Chiappetta, who raced 50 metres, past numerous defenders, to register the first points of the game, with Taran Elms converting.
The 7-0 lead was doubled when Kian Johnson also went over after good work by Mark Wallace, and although Tupton reduced the deficit to 14-7 by the interval, Mansfield bossed the second half.
Johnson struck again with a penalty try, Sam Holmes scurried over the line and Chiappetta not only dotted down in the corner but also completed his hat-trick.