Mid Canterbury Combined’s Liam Sullivan offloads in the tackle during the weekend’s game. Photo Doug Bovett.Mid Canterbury Combined fell to a narrow 15-8 defeat to Lincoln Combined on Saturday.

After struggling against powerhouse UC Championship schools throughout their campaign, the young Mid Canterbury outfit were competitive at Lincoln.

The home team held a 7-3 lead at halftime before Mid Canterbury dotted down in the second half courtesy of Fonoga Lisala.

Lincoln also crossed the chalk in the second half to seal their first win of the championship.

The visitors did however gain their first point of the competition for remaining within seven points.

The team travel south this weekend where they face Roncalli Aoraki Combined.

© The Ashburton Guardian - 21 July 2020