More bad news, but also some good news as Peterborough Lions make a point

The good news for Peterborough Lions is they have finally moved to a positive points total in the Midland Premier Division.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jan 2020, 10:00 BST
Wier Filikitonga dives over to secure a point for Peterborough Lions at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.Wier Filikitonga dives over to secure a point for Peterborough Lions at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
Wier Filikitonga dives over to secure a point for Peterborough Lions at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

The bad news is the point they gained was a consolation courtesy of scoring four tries in a 55-22 defeat at Doncaster Phoenix on Saturday (January 4).

That result leaves Lions 19 points adrift of next-to-bottom Kettering who they face away from home next Saturday (January 11).

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The city side were on -5 points for a lot of the season after postponing a match in Shropshire after failing to raise a side and their sole victory of the campaign against Broadstreet last month merely moved them on to zero points.

Peterborough Lions celebrate an early try at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.Peterborough Lions celebrate an early try at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
Peterborough Lions celebrate an early try at Doncaster Phoenix. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

Lions started superbly in Doncaster, storming into an early 12-0 lead thanks to tries from Franco Perticaro and Asher Veamatahau.

And, although they couldn’t sustain that form, further tries from Veamatahau and Wier Filikitonga at least secured a bonus point.

Filikitonga also kicked a conversion.

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