Bradford edge closer

Bradford Grammar had a tough task breaking Bromsgrove's resistance but theycame through 8-0 in the second half to book a semi-final clash atCastlecroft on March 17 against Epsom College.

"We had most of the possession and territorial advantage,' said coachCharlie Lines, 'and Bromsgrove defended magnificently but I think theywill admit we deserved it in the end.'

Bradford had their chances in the first half but nerves let them down andthen when Chris Bottomley hacked on and picked up the referee disallowedthe try for a double movement.

The breakthrough came 15 minutes into the second half when right wingerJonathan Walker rewarded a spell of pressure by slotting over a penalty fromthe 22 metre line.

Six minutes later, Bradford finally breached theBromsgrove defence when they recycled the ball well and sent it widefor Jovan Nedik to go over with two Bromsgrove players clinging to the bigprop.