Ebbw Vale 40 Merthyr 10, 09/04/11

Ebbw Vale took another big step towards the Division One East title with a comprehensive victory over the Ironmen in the 'Metal Derby'.

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If the truth be told, the game was over as a contest in the first quarter when the visitors were reduced to 14 men due to a stamp by the Merthyr tight head. In fact, just before half time, 14 played 12, as another 3 had entered the bin.

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2 tries from Nicky Coughlin, and one each from Ashley Sweet, Tristran Davies, Dan Ajuwa, and Charlie Simpson confimred the bonus point win.

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First half pics

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2nd half pics

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Ebbw have 2 fixtures left, home to Beddau and away to basement side Bedlinog. Two bonus point victories will guarantee the title, and then a form of play off to secure the right to promotion of some kind.

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