Barrow Border Raiders 12 Lancashire Lynx 22

LYNX completed their fourth away victory of the season with an impressive victory at Craven Road that takes Kevin Tamati's men into second place.

Barrow were previously unbeaten at home, but a combination of strong defence plus the ability to take their chances gave Lynx a deserved victory.

Barrow dominated the early stages, but could make little impression against Lynx's strong defensive line.

The home side eventually took the lead in the 12th minute with a penalty from Dean Marwood after Lynx were penalised for obstruction.

Lynx battled back and with their first real attack of the game in the 16th minute, Darren Abram was on hand to touch down after good play from Neil Parsley and Phil Jones from a Chris Kelly bomb this created the opening.

Lynx then dominated for a spell, but a slip in defence in the 29th minute allowed Gary Ruddy an easy chance to touch down, Dean Marwood adding the conversion. This gave the initiative back to Barrow who dominated the rest of the half, but again solid Lynx defence kept them at bay, Barrow going in at half time with a 8-4 advantage.

Lynx were back in front four minutes into the second half with a try from Neil Parsley after a Barrow defender had fumbled a Chris Kelly grubber kick on his own try line, Phil Jones adding the conversion.

This lead was increased further three minutes later when Darren Abram intercepted a Barrow pass deep in his own half and he ran 60 metres unopposed to touch down, Phil Jones again adding the conversion. From the kick off Barrow were under pressure again and another error gave Chris Kelly the chance to add a drop goal.

Lynx were now controlling the game with only spasmodic chances coming Barrow's way. Victory was sealed in the 73rd minute with a Phil Jones penalty.

After that, a Barrow player was pulled up for back chatting the referee. A further Phil Jones penalty stretched Lynx's lead before Gary Ruddy squeezed over for a conversion.

The scoring was completed a minute from time with a drop goal from John Donno.

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