Yatton failed to make amends for last week's performance as they fell to a strong Gordano side.

They were looking to bounce back and for large parts of the game they matched their opponents.

Yatton displayed greater intensity and desire across the board.

However, shortcomings were evident, particularly in the first half, with a passive defensive line allowing Gordano to make significant inroads.

Loose passing was another area of concern, with Yatton often handing possession back to the opposition.

Despite the challenges, Yatton showed progress with strong carries, an improved scrum, and more passion in their play.

The match began on a sour note for Yatton, with a dropped opening kick-off putting them under immense pressure.

Gordano capitalised on the early nerves, opening their account after driving Yatton back.

Yatton responded positively, with forward and back play threatening Gordano.

However, a missed pass was intercepted by Gordano, resulting in another score.

Yatton fought back immediately, with prop Jack Maclellan bulldozing his way through for a try.

However, Gordano took advantage of Yatton's frequent errors, scoring twice more before the break, leading 26-5.

The second half saw Yatton producing their best try of the season.

A quickly taken penalty deep in their own half saw them recycle, carry hard into contact, and recycle again, driving Gordano back.

A brilliant break down the blind, great support for several passes out of the contact, and a fabulous line by centre Charlie Paul resulted in a score near the posts.

Yatton appeared to have a renewed sense of purpose, but a second interception gifted Gordano another score.

Both teams battled hard, making for a great spectacle of rugby.

However, when Yatton lost the ball while on the attack deep in the Gordano half, Gordano broke out and added one more try.

The last few minutes saw Yatton dominating, with second row Isaac Dahmani driving through the defenders to score one more for the home side.

Despite a dominant scrum turning the ball over against the head and releasing the Yatton backs, Gordano's scramble defence held firm.

The final whistle blew with the scores at Yatton 19, Gordano 38.

Despite the loss, Yatton's performance showed promise for the rest of the season.

Greater ball protection, more accurate passing, and a more aggressive defensive line could make them a formidable opponent.

The team's joint players of the match were flanker Bob Bessant and flanker/winger Tyler King.