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<blockquote data-quote="Bullitt" data-source="post: 67270"><p>29/4/06</p><p></p><p><strong>Falcons' late show not enough</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://home.skysports.com/images/sports/Worcester/horstmann_kai.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Worcester Warriors ended Newcastle Falcons' slim hopes of Heineken Cup qualification with a rousing 35-27 win at Sixways.</p><p></p><p>The Falcons needed two big wins to give themselves a chance of entering Europe's premier competition, but once again they found themselves second best until a thrilling late show.</p><p></p><p>Worcester were outstanding as they wracked up three first half tries, before Nicky Runciman's 44th-minute effort secured the bonus point.</p><p></p><p>Kai Horstmann, Gary Trueman and Pat Sanderson were the other try-scorers as the Warriors set up the perfect send-off in their last home game of the season.</p><p></p><p>However, in a similar manner to the European Challenge Cup defeat against London Irish, Jonny Wilkinson came on to inspire a late Newcastle comeback, but second half tries from Matt Burke (2), Mike McCarthy, and Tom May proved too little - too late.</p><p></p><p>There was a carnival atmosphere at Sixways as Thomas Lombard led the side out in his last home appearance before he returns to France, and soon the Warriors' fans were given more to cheer.</p><p></p><p>Back row forward Horstmann was immense as he played a major part in the first two tries, scoring one before turning provider for the second.</p><p></p><p>Shane Drahm's long pass set up the number eight's touchdown, and then moments later Horstmann found Trueman, who did a fine impression of Jonah Lomu as he brushed aside two tackles to race over.</p><p></p><p>Everything was going Worcester's way before Runciman saw yellow for hands in at the ruck, allowing the Falcons a foothold in the contest.</p><p></p><p>Toby Flood eventually created something out of nothing, collecting his own grubber to crash over.</p><p></p><p>The momentum of the game then switched on the showing of a yellow card once more, as Mathew Tait's indiscretion handed Worcester the initiative.</p><p></p><p>They took it brilliantly, producing a fabulous backline move to set up captain Sanderson for the score.</p><p></p><p>Burke then hauled Newcastle back into contention once more, before Runciman effectively sealed matters with a typically clever try, dummying at the ruck and darting over.</p><p></p><p>A comfortable win seemed to be in the bag, but Wilkinson's influence provided some late panic.</p><p></p><p>McCarthy bundled over, then Burke capitalised on a fine assist from Ollie Phillips, before May's score set up a gripping final 10 minutes.</p><p></p><p>The Warriors eventually held out, much to the delight of the home fans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullitt, post: 67270"] 29/4/06 [b]Falcons' late show not enough[/b] [img]http://home.skysports.com/images/sports/Worcester/horstmann_kai.jpg[/img] Worcester Warriors ended Newcastle Falcons' slim hopes of Heineken Cup qualification with a rousing 35-27 win at Sixways. The Falcons needed two big wins to give themselves a chance of entering Europe's premier competition, but once again they found themselves second best until a thrilling late show. Worcester were outstanding as they wracked up three first half tries, before Nicky Runciman's 44th-minute effort secured the bonus point. Kai Horstmann, Gary Trueman and Pat Sanderson were the other try-scorers as the Warriors set up the perfect send-off in their last home game of the season. However, in a similar manner to the European Challenge Cup defeat against London Irish, Jonny Wilkinson came on to inspire a late Newcastle comeback, but second half tries from Matt Burke (2), Mike McCarthy, and Tom May proved too little - too late. There was a carnival atmosphere at Sixways as Thomas Lombard led the side out in his last home appearance before he returns to France, and soon the Warriors' fans were given more to cheer. Back row forward Horstmann was immense as he played a major part in the first two tries, scoring one before turning provider for the second. Shane Drahm's long pass set up the number eight's touchdown, and then moments later Horstmann found Trueman, who did a fine impression of Jonah Lomu as he brushed aside two tackles to race over. Everything was going Worcester's way before Runciman saw yellow for hands in at the ruck, allowing the Falcons a foothold in the contest. Toby Flood eventually created something out of nothing, collecting his own grubber to crash over. The momentum of the game then switched on the showing of a yellow card once more, as Mathew Tait's indiscretion handed Worcester the initiative. They took it brilliantly, producing a fabulous backline move to set up captain Sanderson for the score. Burke then hauled Newcastle back into contention once more, before Runciman effectively sealed matters with a typically clever try, dummying at the ruck and darting over. A comfortable win seemed to be in the bag, but Wilkinson's influence provided some late panic. McCarthy bundled over, then Burke capitalised on a fine assist from Ollie Phillips, before May's score set up a gripping final 10 minutes. The Warriors eventually held out, much to the delight of the home fans. [/QUOTE]
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