Grangemouth overpower Alloa in dreadful conditions

Alloa and Grangemouth fought out this league fixture in desperate weather conditions that just worsened as the day wore on.

The first half was a real arm-wrestle with defences in general on top. However Grangemouth certainly had the territory advantage and let by a solitary try at the break (0-7).

Liam Ferguson on one of his trademark strong runs as the weather was getting towrds its worst (Image: Gordon Murray)

With the wind strengthening in their favour as the second half kicked off, Grangemouth wasted no time in getting themselves into the red zone and scored two tries in quick succession.

At 21-0 up and the weather making any constructive play almost impossible, in reality Grangemouth really by this point had the win in the bag.

Matthew Duncan carrying, in one of the few times Alloa threatened the Grangemouth line in the 1st half (Image: Gordon Murray)

Credit to Alloa in that they stuck to the task and in Jonny Gray, Rab Truesdale and Liam Ferguson they had willing runners.

Blaine Gilchrist also carried well and was later deservedly named the Golden Tree Estates man of the match presented by match sponsors SJ Fuller Autobodies, Bridgend, South Wales.

Ryan Jones had a good game, with several strong carries (Image: Gordon Murray)

The final word lay with the visitors when they scored a fourth and bonus point winning try off the final play of the match.

The teams now have to do it all again when they face up in the National Shield at Earlsfield. Spectators should note that this game will have the earlier kick-off time of 1-30.