Ely Tigers welcomed Colchester 2s, a side just above them in the league and handed another debut to a former Colts player following strong performances in the second team.
The game did not start well for the Tigers, who fell behind to an early unconverted try. Ely responded quickly, with Jake Alsop slotting a penalty to reduce the deficit. However, Colchester struck again with a converted try to extend their lead.
Alsop then took control, scoring three tries to bring the game level at 12–12. Momentum swung firmly in Ely’s favour as George Hay crossed to give the home side a 17–12 lead. Hay added his second soon after, with Alsop converting to extend the lead to 24–12.
As half time approached, the Tigers continued to press, with tries from Josh Flanders and Joel Scott Paul, along with another Alsop conversion, giving Ely a commanding 36–12 lead at the break.
Colchester came out strongly in the second half, scoring two quick tries to close the gap. Alfie Allen responded for the Tigers to stretch the lead back out to ten points. Matt French then added another try, with Alsop converting to keep Ely in control.
The visitors had the final say with a late score, but the Tigers had already done enough to secure a 48–40 victory in an entertaining, high scoring contest.
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Alfie Allen and Josh Flanders – try scorers
Matt French and Mitch Kennett
Ely Tigers RFC
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