Hendon RFC

Saturday 18^th September 2021

London 3 North West

Hendon RFC 0-0 Finchley RFC (Match Abandoned)

Hendon’s commencing game in London League, since promotion in 2020, to be replayed.

After 18 mins of play the Referee sustained a Leg injury after colliding with a Hendon player and had to be carried off the Copthall pitch and was unable to continue. This was a disappointing outcome for both teams with the new boys Hendon wanting to “feel” their place at this higher level against local Club Finchley who have played in this league for many years.

Play had commenced with the home outfit defending the slope with Finchley looking to penetrate through their forward strength. Hendon had held their lines with some superb tackling and with several turnovers from the ruck/mauls by Rossa Dooley and Marius Von Moltke who attacked up field but halted by Finchley. Several penalties were conceded by both teams and one goal attempt by Finchley went wide. With play almost throughout between the Hendon 22 and the Finchley 10, it was clear this would be a “tight” opening League encounter which gave both sides the opportunity to consider their tactics for the replay at Hendon on October 9^th. This Saturday Hendon visit Finsbury Park for their next League match.