Glasgow Win!
A scrum for Stormers who attempt one last attack winning a lineout on the 22′ and pushing forward closer to the posts but Glasgow finally get the turnover.
Man of the Match
Man of the Match goes to Sione Tuipulotu!
Less than 5 minutes to go
A missed lineout by Stormers allow Glasgow to set into a strong defensive line. The visitors kick into Warriors own half but Horne takes care of the ball, moving it back into Stormers half with less than 5 minutes to go
Attack from Stormers
Stormers press forward from their scrum to the 10′ nearly making it to the attacking half but a loose kick off the field gives the ball back to Glasgow
Sub
Henco Venter comes on for Sione Vailanu
Big Chance
A lineout for Warriors on their 5′ starts strong but they are pushed back closer to the 22′ and knock on is called on Matt Fagerson. Scrum to Stormers
Nearly perfect
Warriors think they have another try after they secure a penalty after Sebastian Cancelliere flawlessly grubber kicks it down the line with Rowe picking it up and charging forward. However the referee calls knock on and it doesn’t count.
Breakthrough
After a strong Warriors scrum the ball is played out wide and fast with Greg Peterson breaking the line and carrying through before offloading to George Horne who kicks through and nearly claims the ball but it taken by Stormers and moved back to the halfway line. Dominant play from Warriors force the visitors offside and the gain the ball back into their half
More Subs for Glasgow
Tom Jordan and Zander Fagerson are replaced by Lucio Sordoni and Duncan Weir
A messy two minutes
Glasgow play the lineout wide and both teams participate in kicking tennis before Sione Vialanu breaks forward but a messy offload gives the ball back to Stormers who immediately nearly drop it, with Glasgow tipping the ball before it eventually goes out of play.
Stormers scrum under the post
Stormers take a scrum under the posts but Glasgow wins the penalty and kick just shy of the half way line
Last ditch defending
Stormers push forward in a ruck and battle it out within the 5′ with Glasgow managing to prevent the try and the play is reset.
Stormers Attack
Stormers play a strong attack across the field and then down the left line with number 15 trying to kick it in front but it bounces out of touch
Glasgow Subs
Number 17 Jamie Battie comes on for Number 1 Ollie Kebble and Number 18 Scott Cummings comes on for Number 5 Ritchie Grey
A linebreak and a scrum
Line break for Stormers number 10 who carries just shy of the 5′ line before a knock on giving the ball back to the Warriors for a scrum
Back on the defence
Warriors collapse the scrum and Stormers kick into their attacking half
Pushing forward
Stormers concede a penalty and Glasgow Warriors take another lineout on the 5′ this time. Darge pushes through as does Matthews but the team struggle to make much ground and then concede a penalty scrum
Tight first 5 minutes
The first 5 minutes started back and forth between the two teams with Stormers winning a scrum after a knock on but Glasgow swiftly gain the ball back and promptly gain a lineout on their attacking 10′ line.
2nd half is underway!
Half time
20-9 to Glasgow Warriors at half time!
Final push before half time
Warriors gain a lineout in the final 20 seconds of the half and Johnny Matthews gains his second try of the evening after a similar play to the first.
Stormers see yellow
Warriors take advantage of the 14 men and power through with Ritchie Gray carrying through. Stormers seemingly struggle to adapt to being a one man down and number 2 tips Gray gaining another yellow card seconds after the first one.
Yellow card for Stormers number 7
Sin bin for dangerous play
Close for the visitors
Stormers number 14 breaks through nearly scoring a try but is brought down by a relentless Kyle Rowe
Stormers
Vistitors win a penalty and gain 3 points after a high tackle.
Widening the gap
Stormers are called for not rolling away and George Horne kick to the posts taking the lead to 9 points.
Attacking force
The pressure Glasgow Warriors assurt forces the ball to slip through the hands of Stormers causing a knock on and they win another scrum on their attack 10′
The Warriors quickly bounce back intercepting a ball meters from their tryline and forcing the Stormers player off the pitch to gain a lineout.
A quick lineout into rolling maul allows Johnny Matthews to send it over the line and the Warriors take a stronger lead once again.
1 point in it
Stormers kick for a lineout and deliver a strong attack, carrying through to the 10′ and forcing Glasgow to concede a penalty where they successfully kick for the points bringing the score to within 1 point.
First Try for Glasgow!
A quick scrum with the ball fired out quickly to the left and offloaded to Sione Tuipulotu who speeds under the post with ease. George Horne converts.
So Close!
Glasgow lineout on the 5′ like and form a rolling maul and coming very close to making it over the line. They are pushed back but win a scrum
Stormers penalty
Stormers number 12 sends it through the posts for 3 points as Glasgow concede for holding on in the ruck
More pressure from Glasgow
The team play the ball across the pitch with Smith and Rowe nearly breaking through. They concede a penalty and Stormers win a scrum where Glasgow concede a penalty and the visitors kick for a line out past the 10′ but another incorrect lineout gives the ball back to the home team.
Another attack
Stormers concede a scrum penalty and and Glasgow Warriors kick for a lineout just into their attacking half.
Tight defensive pressure
Stormers get another lineout but from defensive pressure, a knock on occurs and Warriors win a scrum.
An intense few minutes
A rogue kick from Ollie Smith grants Stormers a lineout just shy of the Warriors 22′. No fear as the Glasgow boys steal it back and Johnny Matthews breaks through making back into Stormers half.
After an intense play Smith again kicks it off and Stormers win a line out. They don’t throw straight and Glasgow win a scrum and attack again.
Scrum for the Warriors
Stormers kick the ball to the dead-ball line and the Warriors win a scrum close to their halfway line. After resetting twice Glasgow move the ball out and begin to try get into Stormers half.
First attack
First big attack for Glasgow as Kyle Rowe breaks down the line but the Warriors concede a penalty in the visitors’s 10′ line and Stormers win a line out.
Kick off!
Ross Haggerty brings on the match ball
Bringing on our match ball tonight is Ross Haggerty!
Glasgow Warriors and SP Energy Network are delighted to announce that Ross Haggerty from GHA rugby club members to be recognised in the SP Energy Networks Community Spotlight for the great work he does for GHA rugby club.
He will also be shortlisted for the SP Energy Networks Community Hero award at the end of the season.
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Kick-off 5:15 pm
Starting
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Oli Kebble
1. Loosehead -
Johnny Matthews
2. Hooker -
Zander Fagerson
3. Tighthead -
Greg Peterson
4. Second-rower -
Richie Gray
5. Lock -
Matt Fagerson
6. Number 8 -
Rory Darge
7. Openside Flanker -
Sione Vailanu
8. Number 8 -
George Horne
9. Scrum-half -
Tom Jordan
10. Fly-half/centre -
Kyle Rowe
11. Winger -
Stafford McDowall
12. Inside Centre -
Sione Tuipulotu
13. Outside Centre -
Sebastián Cancelliere
14. Right-wing -
Ollie Smith
15. Full-back