A brave effort but not enough

In a hard-fought and intense match on Saturday, Uppsala RFC mens team, aka Plebs, faced off against Erikslund (EKF). The match ended in a narrow defeat for Plebs, 14-22, after a contest marked by both resilient play and unfortunate injuries.

First Half: A Tough Start for Plebs

The match began on a challenging note for Plebs, who quickly fell behind against a strong EKF side. Despite their defense battling valiantly, EKF managed to break through and establish an early lead. The first half wasn't Plebs' finest, as they struggled to get their offense going and lacked precision in their finishing.

Second Half: Plebs Mount a Comeback

After a difficult first half, Plebs showed a different side in the second. A key turning point came when Anton, returning after a long injury layoff, scored a fantastic try following an assist from James. With a spectacular offload that sailed over the heads of the defenders, Anton crossed the line, giving Plebs new hope in the match. However, EKF quickly responded and nearly sealed the match after their hooker broke through Plebs' defense. But Plebs displayed impressive determination when their number 14 made a try-saving tackle, carrying the opponent out of the in-goal area, preventing EKF from extending their lead. Energized by this challenge, Plebs went on the attack and played to their strengths. The tactical decision to get the ball to the Georgian steamroller, PANDA, paid off when he crashed over to score. Number 15, Zeb, then faced challenges with his conversion kick due to the wind, but he handled the situation brilliantly by quickly opting for a drop kick that sailed cleanly between the posts.

Final Thoughts: A Brave Effort but Not Enough

Despite the strong comeback in the second half, it wasn’t enough for Plebs to overcome the deficit from the first half. With two players forced to make hospital visits after tough hits, it was a depleted team that fought until the very end. Overall, Plebs put in a commendable effort, executing large parts of the game plan they had practiced. Now, the team looks ahead to their next challenge: a home match against Hammarby on August 25th. Plebs are determined to secure a victory and celebrate with the old boys who will be visiting for the social event. Until next time!

/Gustav

Man of the match: Jack (EKF:s choice, tireless defensive effort)

Captain's choice: Gustav (see the try-saving tackle above!)

Dick of the day: Will (for inexplicable sound effects that eventually pissed the ref off)