Haydock 52

Beech Hill

Bulldogs nil

HAYDOCK made comfortable progress in the Lancashire Cup.

Missing a number of regulars, they fielded probably the youngest half-back partnership in the club's history, with Chris Reeves, 17 at stand-off and 18-year-old Craig Haughey scrum-half.

And the first try came when Haughey, Reeves and Simon Scott combined to send Haughey over for a try he also converted.

Two further tries by centre Lowe, two Haughey conversions and a penalty gave Haydock a 20-nil half-time lead.

After the break Haydock continued where they had left off when Lowe completed his hat-trick.

Substitute Speed scored with his first touch of the ball after a good pass from Tither and again Haughey converted.

Speed went onto complete his hat-tricks, with further conversions and two penalties by Haughey as Haydock continued the rout.

And a great day's work was completed when the experienced Frodsham intercepted and ran 40 yards to the line.

Best for Haydock were Green, Kelsey, Fearnley, Scott and Lowe.

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