Bath Escape Exeter with Dramatic Last-Minute Try to Foil Comeback Bid
The English Premiership witnessed a heart-stopping thriller at Exeter's home turf as Bath staged an incredible comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of certain defeat in the final minute. The Chiefs' lead had been blown wide open by a four-try first quarter haul, but their rivals responded with four unanswered tries of their own before exuding hope once more.
Exeter's initial onslaught was compounded by the red card shown to Campbell Ridl after an aerial challenge on Henry Arundell in the third minute. This gave Bath an early foothold into the game, and they capitalized on a series of penalty opportunities that saw them trail 8-7 at half-time before leveling the score.
However, the second period saw Exeter pull clear with a trio of tries within seven minutes of each other, before Bath's attacking display eventually caught up. The home team were down to 14 men for much of the game due to Ridl's absence and subsequent momentum shifts that ultimately played into their favor.
A stunning last-minute try from Arthur Green provided an unexpected turning point as it secured the bonus point victory for Bath in a contest dominated by the sheer competitiveness of the Premiership. "It's great for the Premiership," said Johann van Graan, Bath's head coach, reflecting on his team's triumph over Exeter.
The game encapsulated the spirit and unpredictability that characterizes English rugby league competition as both teams were shown glimpses of brilliance in a contest which saw an ebb and flow that only ended with victory for the home side via Green's decisive try.
The English Premiership witnessed a heart-stopping thriller at Exeter's home turf as Bath staged an incredible comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of certain defeat in the final minute. The Chiefs' lead had been blown wide open by a four-try first quarter haul, but their rivals responded with four unanswered tries of their own before exuding hope once more.
Exeter's initial onslaught was compounded by the red card shown to Campbell Ridl after an aerial challenge on Henry Arundell in the third minute. This gave Bath an early foothold into the game, and they capitalized on a series of penalty opportunities that saw them trail 8-7 at half-time before leveling the score.
However, the second period saw Exeter pull clear with a trio of tries within seven minutes of each other, before Bath's attacking display eventually caught up. The home team were down to 14 men for much of the game due to Ridl's absence and subsequent momentum shifts that ultimately played into their favor.
A stunning last-minute try from Arthur Green provided an unexpected turning point as it secured the bonus point victory for Bath in a contest dominated by the sheer competitiveness of the Premiership. "It's great for the Premiership," said Johann van Graan, Bath's head coach, reflecting on his team's triumph over Exeter.
The game encapsulated the spirit and unpredictability that characterizes English rugby league competition as both teams were shown glimpses of brilliance in a contest which saw an ebb and flow that only ended with victory for the home side via Green's decisive try.
bath deserved that win tho, exeter had them cornered but those bath boys came from nowhere. campbell ridl's red card was like a wake-up call for them, and that bonus point try at the end was insane! 
i love how both teams played their hearts out, it's what makes premiership rugby so exciting 
. The Premiership is just so unpredictable, I love it! It's not just about winning or losing, it's about how you respond to adversity and come out on top. And Bath responded like total pros 
. Great game, and I'm hyped for more!
what a dramatic comeback by bath!! i think exeter got a bit too complacent after taking the lead 8-7 at half-time and underestimating bath's attacking display they pulled it off in style with that last-minute bonus point try from arthur green 
but seriously, 14 men for much of the game made all the difference for bath 
exeter should really work on their discipline next season 
. The Chiefs respond with four unanswered tries of their own and suddenly it's anyone's game. I mean, that last-minute try from Arthur Green was pure magic 
. And 14 men down didn't seem to bother Exeter either... just goes to show how competitive this Premiership is! 
! i mean, you get this huge 4 try lead in the first quarter, but then bath just comes back from the dead 
they're down to 14 men for most of the game because that red card changes everything, and yet they still manage to stay in it. exeter's squad is so deep, but bath's just got this fire 
, and that last minute try from green was just incredible 
50% of tries scored were from outside the 22-meter zone 
and did you know that Exeter have conceded an average of 2.5 penalties per game? 
. And that last minute try from Arthur Green? Mind blown!! 
The way Exeter were down to 14 men must've been super tough for them. And that red card for Ridl was a major blow... but I guess it worked out for Bath in the end! 
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. i love how exeter were down to 14 men for most of the game but still managed to keep it close 