Ashton Bears A 8 - 12 Eccles.
The game was as close as the scoreline suggests with Eccles coming away with a deserved win. Turning round 8-6 in the lead Ashton conceded a try from a rare missed tackle midway into the second half and couldn't break down a resolute Eccles defence in response. With both sides stretching each others defence it was a good game all round with both sets of forwards ripping in for the full 80. No complaints from Ashton (especially as the 1st team beat Rylands 62-18) and good luck to Eccles in the next round.