Wharfedale still searching for first win after losing to leaders Stourbridge

STOURBRIDGE gave a display of strong direct running, slick passing and good support to rack up another six-try win away from home against a Wharfedale side that has now lost its first four National League Two North games.

The opening 20 minutes were a close encounter but then three tries from the league leaders took the game away from Dale.

Stourbridge opened the scoring with a penalty form Chris Scott. Tom Barrett levelled the score three minutes later.

A quick line-out caught the home side napping and Stourbridge took full advantage with some fine play to score wide to the right. Star man, George Morgan, touched down and Scott converted. Joseph Heatley was on the end of a fine sweeping move from Stourbridge for the second and again Scott was accurate from the tee.

Stefan Thorp scored the third try after a defence-splitting run from full back Afeafe Haisila.

With Scott’s extra two points the visitors had opened up a 21-point lead.

Wharfedale fought back and were rewarded with an Oli Cicognini try which Barrett converted.

Jo Heatley stifled any hopes of a comeback with a converted solo effort from half way.

Dale had more chances in the second half to score but it was Stourbridge that crossed for two more tries.

George Morgan and Jack Lea touched down with Haisila converting the first.