On Friday, 6 June, Chester played away against Tattenhall in the first match of this year’s Snowdonia Cup competition between Chester, Craig-y-Don, Llanfairfechan and Tattenhall.
A thrilling encounter unfolded as the hosts edged out Chester 10–6 in a closely contested match. With the weather forecast predicting rain throughout the day, players and spectators were relieved as conditions stayed largely dry, aside from a couple of brief but manageable showers.
The early stages of the match were finely balanced, with both sides showing determination and quality. After the opening three rounds, the scoreboard reflected the even contest, with the teams locked at 6 games apiece.
However, it was Tattenhall who found another gear in the closing stages when they strung together four consecutive victories in the final round to seal the match 10–6.
Chester who had shown great resilience and flair throughout, were left to rue missed opportunities as the momentum slipped away late on. Tattenhall, meanwhile, celebrated a hard-fought and well-earned victory that keeps their Snowdonia Cup campaign on track.
The spirit of the competition shone through, with both teams playing in good spirits and showing mutual respect.
