Cardiff Demons banished the memories of West Wales Sharks dramatic comeback in last fixture to record a 48-32 victory.

Stand out performances from Chris Holcombe and Shane Goddard who scored two tries and six goals led Cardiff to their second win of the season.

As well as Goddard, Andy Lee, Curtis Cunningham and Kyle Blake all scored twice with Chris Holcombe also crossing.

Cardiff blitzed the Sharks defence in the early stages, scoring three tries in quick succession.  The Sharks responded through Joe Bedden and Dylan Evans but additional tries from Blake and Goddard’s brace saw the Demons lead 34-10 at half time.

With last years 33 to 32 defeat after leading 30-6 at half time fresh in the memory Cardiff were aware of the Sharks second half capabilities.  Despite losing the second half 22-12 Cardiff managed to hold on for the win.

Second tries apiece from Andy Lee and Kyle Blake were followed by Curtis Cunningham’s second.  The debutant winger shone throughout, and his second came after he supported a fantastic break from Lawrence Roycroft.

Cardiff’s best performance of the season, with nine tries scored, set’s them up perfectly for next weeks local derby at Newport Titans.

article by Richard Williams
31 May 2008