Burnham took the all conquering league leaders right to the wire.Probably Burnham,s best display of the season,full of guts,determination and quality.Only in the last minute of added on time did Burnham succumb to the might of Matson.Make no mistake,should Burnham continue to play like this for the rest of the season,they could reach a top four slot.Burnham elected to play against the strong wind and whilst they were penned back in their own half,they broke out after 12 minutes and were rewarded when Matson were caught offside.Piper duly obliged.3-0.Ten minutes later after a protracted spell attacking Burnham’s line,which did not break,but transgressed,Matson levelled the score.Shortly after,in a rare excursion into Matson’s half,Burnham were awarded a penalty,quickly taken by Piper,on to Wikiteria,who timed his pass to perfection for a marauding Henry Bigwood to race in from 25 metres.8-3.Unfortunately Burnham suffered a yellow card just before Half-time.Almost immediately after the restart Matson were caught offside and burnham moved ahead 11-3.This was just the kick up the proverbials that Matson needed andfor the next 15 minutes they proceeded to show why they are the top team,recording two converted tries to ease themselves back into the lead,11-17.Burnham,however were not to be denied and pounded away at Matson’s line,clawing their way back level with two further penalties from Piper.17-17.The match moved into injury time amd Matson were able to mount one more final effort,culminating in an unconverted try.17-22.Full time.An incredible rugby match played with commitment,bodies on the line and sheer tenacity from both sides.Well done.AS for Burnham they should now move on,knowing that they can match the best this league has to offer.Well done Burnham,a magnificent effort.

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