Witham put in a valiant performance in a nail-biting encounter against Millwall, narrowly missing out in a 17-13 defeat after a game filled with determination and dramatic lead changes.
Witham started brightly, with George Smith coolly slotting a penalty to give Witham an early 3-0 advantage. However, Millwall responded with an unconverted try, leaving Witham trailing 5-3 at halftime.
Witham came out firing in the second half, showcasing great teamwork as Josh Farrell dived over the line to score a superb try to make it 8-5. Despite a strong defensive effort, Millwall clawed their way back into the lead with a penalty, shifting the score to 10-8.
Undeterred, Witham surged forward, and it was George Smith again who snaked through Millwall’s defensive line, scoring a try to restore Witham's lead at 13-10. Witham held firm under intense pressure but were undone late in the game when Millwall broke through to score a converted try, taking a 17-13 lead.
Witham fought valiantly to the very last play, applying relentless pressure and refusing to back down, but they were unable to find the decisive score. Despite the result, the team’s effort and resilience in such a tightly contested game highlighted their fighting spirit.
Final Score: Millwall 17 – Witham 13