Battling Blues miss out

The first 30 minutes belonged to the Blues, but all they had to show for their efforts was a single Joe Daniel penalty, with 2 other efforts, unusually, missing the target.

When Tom Bridgeman was sin-binned on 33 minutes, the visitors took full advantage with 2 unconverted tries as half-time approached, to give the Lions a somewhat undeserved 10-3 lead at the break.

In the 2nd half Peterborough Lions upped their game and the Blues has to defend desperately at times to keep the visitors at bay.

Despite their efforts Lions still managed 2 more tries and all the home side had to show for a committed performance was a late try from Matt Nield, which at least showed the side is full of character and not lacking fitness as they finished the stronger side.

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