![]() Most of the big plays were passes, including nine-yard completions to Bryce Caldwell and Colin Dagget, and a 19-yard sliding reception by Parker Gill on fourth down at the Chaffin 9-yard-line. A 12-play scoring drive was the result, overcoming a pair of penalties and converting on fourth down along the way. Bulldogs led 10-0 with 43 seconds left in the opening quarter.Īnother defensive stand and a short punt resulted in great field position for Greenwood at the Chaffin 44 early in the second period. Running back Colin Dagget then got the call, running off right tackle for the touchdown. On third-and-10, quarterback Noah Jantzen found receiver Luke Brewer for a big gain at the 8-yard-line for a fresh set of downs. ![]() Moments later, a fumble on the kick return put the ball back into the hands of the visiting offense at the Chaffin 38. But kicker Ben Moy booted a 29-yard field goal for a 3-0 Greenwood lead (2:06). ‘Dogs then drove to the Chaffin 3-yard-line before a big loss pushed them back to the 12. Facing fourth-and-four at their own 36, they eschewed the punt and went for the first down, coming up short at the 38, where Greenwood took over. Somewhat surprisingly, the Cougars gambled early in last week’s game on their opening possession. They will next host the Kimmons Raiders this Thursday at Smith-Robinson Stadium starting at 7 p.m. ![]() Greenwood improved to 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in league play. Ironically, both shutouts came on the road at Jim Rowland Stadium on the campus of Southside High School in Fort Smith. In fact, the impressive ninth grade defense has given up just seven points over the last three games. Greenwood sealed the points with only his second Premier League goal of the season, showing predatory instincts to nod in from close range when Paul Pogba’s miscued volley spun towards him.For the second straight week the Greenwood Junior Bulldogs shut out a River Valley Conference opponent, blanking the Chaffin Cougars, 36-0, last Thursday, a week after beating the Ramsey Rams, 42-0. Welbeck came agonisingly close to putting Albion back in front when he failed to finish from close range under pressure from Harry Maguire, who was not adjudged to have upended the ex-England frontman. Henderson, preferred to David de Gea, prevented the well-drilled Seagulls from doubling their lead soon after by tipping Lewis Dunk's towering header against the crossbar, while Jakub Moder's deflected strike flashed wide just before half-time.īrighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez raced off his line to deny Bruno Fernandes as United improved after the break and the Portugal midfielder was the architect for a 62nd-minute equaliser.įernandes raced towards the penalty area and rolled a perfectly weighted pass to his left for Rashford, who found the far corner of the net with a measured right-footed finish. Welbeck met Neal Maupay's inviting cross and, although Dean Henderson saved his initial header with his feet, the forward nodded home at the second attempt from point-blank range. It was Brighton who were ahead 13 minutes in. Greenwood came close to an early opening goal when he left fly with his right foot and rattled the near post. Victory for the Red Devils strengthened their grip on second place, 14 point behind leaders Manchester City with a game in hand, while Brighton are six points above the drop zone. Greenwood, also passed fit after recovering from an injury, headed home the winner seven minutes from time to stun the Seagulls in the absence of Anthony Martial, who could be out for the season with a knee problem. ![]() Second-placed United raised their game after the break, though, and the fit-again Rashford marked his return with a well taken equaliser. Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford were on target as Manchester United came from behind to beat relegation-threatened Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 in the Premier League.ĭanny Welbeck returned to haunt United with a deserved opening goal for the Seagulls in the first half at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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