Match Report: 15th January 2005

Final score 6-37

Ollerton played hosts to higher league opponents Ashfield in this Notts Cup encounter.
Ollerton were under pressure right from the start with the powerful well organised Ashfield forwards taking control early on. In the first half Ashfield had it all their own way, scoring four tries which were not converted compared to two Ollerton penalties from Ollerton fullback Kev Cogan.
Half Time 6-20
The second half started with Ollerton again feeling the pressure from the Ashfield forwards but managed to hold Ashfield for long periods before the visitors again broke through to increase their lead. Despite some good defending from Ollerton, Ashfield went on to score two more tries late on to seal a well earned victory, bringing the final score to 6-37 in the visitors favour.
Ollerton m.o.m - Eric Cranmer

Final score 13-36

Newark started the better of the two sides, shipping the ball wide at every opportunity resulting in two early tries, both converted. 0-14.
Ollerton got into their game and tightened things up and were rewarded with a penalty soon after, converted by Stu Godfrey. 3-14.
Twenty five minutes gone saw Ollerton take the ball against the head in Newark's 22 resulting in Newark giving away a penalty in front of their posts 6-14
Ollerton gained in confidence after their slow start and started to move the ball well, creating opportunities for their young backs Jamie Price and Steve Sheppard who both went close.
The remaining few minutes before the break saw both sides playing some entertaining rugby creating further chances for both sets of backs.
Half Time 6-14
The second half saw Newark run in two further tries which were answered by Ollerton fullback Martin Kirk going through for a fine individual try in the dying minutes, converted by Stu Godfrey.
Final Score 13-36
Ollerton m.o.m - Stu Godfrey

Final score 5-45

Ollerton travelled away to Newark with a depleted side of thirteen due to squad injuries elsewhere in the club.
They were given two players by Newark which made for a much tighter game than anticipated. Within ten minutes of the kick off both sides had points on the board with Newark scoring first followed by an immediate reply by Ollerton scrum half Dave Price, not converted 5-5.
The game remained very tight but Newark took the advantage with two breakaway tries in the first half.
Half Time 5-19
The second half saw Ollerton camped in Newarks 22 for long periods but some good home side defending kept their defensive line intact.
Ollerton were unlucky with 15 mins to go when centre Simon Hayward broke clear only for the final pass to be deemed forward, just five metres out. Newark went on to score further tries late on, bringing the final score to 5-45 which did not reflect how tight this game had been.
Ollerton m.o.m - Chris Mathews