Harrogate 27, Kendal A 10
THE KENDAL backs were decimated with only Airey in his customary scrum-half role.
As expected, Kendal kept the ball in the forwards and endless battering by Capstick and Bracken brought a penalty try converted by Adgie.
More good forward play saw Kendal pound the Harrogate line but they where unable to secure what might have been the decisive score.
Fine tackling by Shaun Morris, returning at stand-off, snuffed out a lot of danger in the back line and furious backing-up and rucking helped keep the advantage.
Injuries forced changes at the interval and Mark Rodriguez, who had travelled from Birmingham, came on and Jon Bracken joined the action.
With Kendal's 10-0 lead going into the final quarter still looking enough, Harrogate suddenly turned the match around by finding width to run in three converted tries.
Adgie struck the upright twice with two penalty attempts and the Harrogate kicker slotted two penalties as Kendal chased the game.
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