The hosts open the scores after poor tackling to take a 5-0 lead after just 6 mins.

Houghton pulled up their socks to come back into the game shortly after. With a strong attack and a try beckoning, DMP were issued yellow for a deliberate foul.
A number of short drives by Ewan Lydiait and Ryan Graham, eventually see’s Bill McLoughlin crash over from another penalty. Converted by Rory Dunnet takes us to 5-7 lead.

The game goes back and forth as the home sides, strong and quick back line are proving hard to stop in attack. Houghton’s counterattack is very effective though. A Ryan Graham break, supported by Allan Scott eventually linked to Ewan Lydiatt.
A poor pass by the usually pin perfect Lydiatt was somehow scooped up by George Greenshields who raced in the corner, 5-12.

Missed kick off, and quick attack put the away side under pressure again. Poor tackles by Graeme Bennet seen a DMP try, 10-12.

DMP E go down to 14 players again after another clinical infringement.

Houghton began to apply pressure and looked good with ball in hand. Captain Jack Sneezham and powerful backrow Glen Atkinson carried hard. This seen pacey winger Nick Ingram break and make 25 meters. A beautiful offload to the supporting Allan Widdowfield meaning the attack was into the 22m. Phil Holman picks and drives to get the side within distance.

Houghton apply more pressure eventually finished by try machine Greenshields, Houghton lead 10-17.

Unfortunately, DMP weren’t playing nice and every chance they got. They ran through the powerful 7 and 13.
Eventually they scored again after quick offloads, 15-17.

Now with the wind in the sails, DMP attack. Poor defence sees them take the lead through some silly mistakes,
20-17 at half time.

The away side now have the hill and are pushing hard. A little fumble and a good clearance seen them relieve pressure. They eventually scored after missed tackles making it 27-17

Houghton’s pack began to look tired, which lead to Coach Pink ringing the changes.

The game was nail biting and DMP pressed to secure the win. Houghton
with luck against them, we’re struggling to find any gaps. DMP attacked and a Widdowfield foul looked to have secure the win right on the line.
Not to be! A brilliant try saving tackle by Atkinson and Sneezham.

We are back with the fire, a series of strong attacks, by the rejuvenated Ryan Graham and the outstanding Newton Turton. Seen a good team try finished by Greenshields, touch line conversion by Dunne 27-24.

Now with the bonus point in the bag. The coaching set up, was calling for a patient period. However, confusion from a replacement entering the pitch as the home side knocked on after a thunderous Graham tackle. Rory Dunne picks and counters.
The flyhalf is pulled down inside the 22m.

Ewan carries within 2meters. Bill McLoughlin is stopped short again. This time new signing Alex Harlan whips the pass to Graeme Bennet who passes to Rory on the loop to score. Houghton winning 27- 29