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Match:	Blackwood v Llanharan
Date:	03 May 2008
Venue:	Glan-Yr-Afon Park, Blackwood
Final Score:	33 - 17
Write Up:	BLACKWOOD 33 - LLANHARAN 17 Blackwood ended their excellent season with this entertaining win over the visitors from Llanharan. The Dairy Men had a lot of early possession, but their handling was letting them down. Blackwood found it hard to get in the game in the 1st quarter, but all the visitors had to show was a Gethin Worgan penalty. Paul Emmanuelli responded in kind, but the home sides flow was being stifiled by a string of penalty decisions. Luke Knight was yellow carded and Llan pressed, but a spiriling kick by 2nd row Gareth Short eased the pressure. Even though Llanharan had the better of the 1st half, their frustration was growing and Lloyd Thomas got sin bined for handling in the ruck. Emmanuelli kicked the penalty. It got worse for them, as a movement created by Lewis Hamer and Stuart Vokes finished in a try for Mark Gwilt, Emmanuelli converted to give a half time score of 13-3. Emmanuelli completed his hat trick of penalties before Justin Jones narrowed the gap, with a try under the posts, Worgan converted. Blackwoods' pack was well on top, with Gwilt winning a string of line out ball, and when Llan's scrum disintegrated, Emmanuelli kicked yet another penalty. Knight was as ever strong in the tackle and he held the ball well to work Owen Williams in his last game before transferring to Pontypridd, clear to score. Once again Emmanuelli converted. The game was sewn up when skipper Gavin Rees caught his own chip ahead for an excellent try, Emmanuelli completed a flawless kicking display with his third conversion. Stuart Vokes was yellow carded for handling in the ruck, and James Harris made the most of the extra man to score a consollation try. Ross Pearce converted to give a final score of 33-17. Blackwood had to be happy with 3rd place in the table, after last seasons relegation battle. Tony Evans
Photos:	Adam Coupe and Ian Jones make the tackles straight from the kick off. Blackwoods outstanding Hooker Stuart Volkes piles on the pressure. Adam Coupe shows his strength in defence and stops another player in his tracks. Emanuelli clears the lines for Blackwood. Lewis Hamer finds himself in space and pops the pass to............. ..................Marc Gwilt to touch down for the TRY !!!! Marc Gwilt securing that quality lineout ball as he has done all season. Leigh 'Tinker' Taylor makes the hard yards and sets the ball up for another Blackwood attack. David James steps on the gas with Luke Knight in close support. Luke Knight stranded at the base of a ruck ! Owen Williams scores his last try for Blackwood before pulling on a Pontypridd Jersey next season. GOOD LUCK OWEN ! Blackwood Captain Gavin Rees chips ahead....... ......and gets a try of his own. Dan Tucker introduces himself to the Llanharan prop - Welcome to Blackwood ! Brothers in Arms - Blackwood look back on a successful season - WELL DONE TO ALL !