by Ruchira Mendis

CH & FC beat Police SC 12 points (1 goal, 1 try) to 6 points (2 penalties) in the first quarter-final of the President’s Cup match played at Longden Place yesterday. CR led 12 points to nil half way through the game, but failed to add any points in the second half and had to be content with a 12-6 win.

The initial half was clearly dominated by CH & FC as they went on to score two tries through Sajith Bandara, the fly half in the 12 minute and Achala Perera, the winger in the 20 minute. Bandara successfully converted his own try but failed to convert his colleague’s.

Police regrouped in the second half and came up with an improved performance regularly attacking the CH defence, but their efforts lacked finishing touch and they had to be content with the two tries.

Policeman Harshana Wijeweera put through both the penalties.

He squandered a golden opportunity to convert two more penalties that came in close succession. Police also missed out on a try that was wasted by their three quarters due to poor handling.