CAMBORNE recorded a hard fought away win at Matson to consolidate fourth spot in the South West One table after battling back from 20-3 down.

Regular back rower David Roberts filled in at centre for the Cherry and Whites, who played with great commitment and spirit to fully deserve their bonus point win on the road in Gloucester.

After David Mankee’s early penalty had levelled matters, the home side powered well in front in the opening half hour.

Before half time, fly-half Mankee landed a second penalty to cut the deficit before number eight Neil Stanleick crashed over to reduce the arrears further for a 20-11 scoreline at the break.

After the interval, Town got closer when stalwart Roberts dotted down, with Mankee’s conversion leaving Matson only two points in front.

The visiting pack were now well on top and from a line out catch-and-drive, hooker Stuart Milliner was bundled over for Mankee to convert and Camborne were in front for the first time in the match.

Matson soon levelled with an unconverted try, but Mankee then coolly booted another penalty to make the score 25-28.

Well inside the final quarter, Camborne’s forwards were halted illegally in full cry rumbling towards the home try line and the referee awarded a penalty try.

Mankee easily added the routine conversion to take Town ten points up and though Matson hit back late on, they were not to be denied.

Falmouth Packet:

David Mankee prepares to take a penalty for Town.

CAMBORNE: 15 Ducker, 14 Floyd, 13 Roberts, 12 Kenward, 11 G Mankee, 10 D Mankee, 9 Peacock; 1 Endean, 2 Milliner, 3 Zachorovas, 4 Kemp, 5 Goldsworthy, 6 Whittle, 7 Bone, 8 Stanleick.

REPS: Reynolds, Sheers, Woolcock.

TRIES: Stanleick, Roberts, Milliner, Penalty.

CONS: D Mankee 3/4.

PENS: D Mankee (3).