BURNLEY and Pendle Rugby League returned to action following last weeks enforced break due to the weather.
With Crosby St Mary unable to travel, the Reds took on Bury Bronocs A in the Safehomes Electrical and Alarms sponsored fixture.
The Reds started positively, as they attacked the experienced Broncos with no fear. The wet weather meant handling errors were rife, keeping B&P pegged in there own 20m zone but equally defending well enough not to be troubled by the Broncos.
However, as the rain set in, B&Ps impressive form of two weeks ago seemed to be washed away, as the Broncos upped the pace and it was a case of not wanting to defend, rather than not being able to, as the visitors helped themselves to the opening try.
Man of the match Joe Holden responded with a try, as B&P exploited poor marker play in a tiring defence to crash over on the blind side from dummy half.
That was the only bright patch in a half which saw the Broncos score a further four tries to run in deserved 22-4 leaders at half-time.
Coach Foley read the riot act at half time and with the Broncos indiscipline allowing the Reds to be marched forward 60m, Stuart Irving powered over under the sticks, taking most of the Broncos pack with him.
The Bronocs responded, with what was to be their final score before B&P decided to start playing again at 26-10 down.
Joe Holden again took matters into his own hands, barging over again for a Dean Barrett converted try.
Impressive debutant Gavin Spencer, who had worked tirelessly in defence all afternoon, then found himself on the end of a flowing move to go in out wide and run in for a score under the posts, again converted by West Craven dual registration Barrett.
B&P had left it too late for a comeback though and, with only minutes on the clock Broncos used there experience to see out a victory they thoroughly deserved.
It was a disappointing day for the 22 lads representing Burnley & Pendle and one that will lead to a lot of soul searching before the away fixture at Crosby St Marys on Saturday.
Training is at 6.30pm on Thursdays at the Prairie playing fields. Anybody is welcome to attend.
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