Boroughmuir 35 - 28 Stirling County: Fightback at Meggetland

A second-half fightback saw Boroughmuir grab the points at home after trailing at half-time.
Boroughmuir's skipper Chris Laidlaw was on target. Picture Jane BarlowBoroughmuir's skipper Chris Laidlaw was on target. Picture Jane Barlow
Boroughmuir's skipper Chris Laidlaw was on target. Picture Jane Barlow

County took the lead at Meggetland through a Jonny Hope penalty before Muir skipper Chris Laidlaw booted a reply for 3-3.

First try of the game went to County, when Ruaridh Leishman went over in the 16th minute and Hope converted.

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However, Laidlaw grabbed a converted try to make it 10-10 before County took the lead with a second try six minutes before the break, pack pressure telling when Alex Taylor powered over.

Another penalty from Laidlaw just before half-time left Boroughmuir 13-15 down – but straight from the kick-off the home side went ahead. County spilt the ball and Matthew Tweddle scored a converted try.

Both sides scored penalties before Dougie Hearn added a cracking try for Boroughmuir.

Adam Nicol grabbed one back for County before a Jordan Edmunds try sealed the win for the hosts.

Hope kicked a late penalty for a losing bonus point.

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