Challenge Cup round two: Egremont 22 - 26 Rochdale Mayfield

Aiden Gleeson getting the offload away

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Mayfield booked a place in the third round of the Challenge Cup courtesy of a great performance against professional opposition in Cumbria.

Mayfield were not at their best, but it is said that good teams find a way to win, and Mayfield did just that.

Behind 6-0 in the first few minutes and down to 12 men with the sin binning of Aiden Gleeson, Mayfield dug deep and held the Cumbrians to a 16-8 half time lead.

Mayfield showed character and determination to score three second half tries to one fot Egremont, for a 22-26 victory, sealed with a Matt Calland special with five minutes to go, superbly goaled by Sam Butterworth.

The full time celebrations and the happy coach journey home will live long in the memory of those who where there.

Mayfield were rewarded for their endeavours on the road with a home third round draw against  Rochdale Hornets. Scheduled for Saturday 27 February, full details for the mouth watering fixture are to be confirmed.