Newbridge secured a narrow 33:31 victory over Bedwas in the Rugby Premiership on Friday evening, with the final whistle blowing at 13:30 on September 19th. The two-point margin tells you everything about a match that stayed level for long stretches.
It was the sort of contest where every score mattered, and neither side could afford to let their guard down. The hosts came out on top by the slimmest of margins, which might not sound like much but carries weight when you're fighting for position.
Newbridge arrived with momentum after beating Istra Ronda 27:15 last weekend, though their form over the past few months has been uneven. They'd tasted victory against Narberth in May but had also fallen to Barcoed twice in that same period.
Bedwas were looking to turn things around after consecutive defeats. They'd lost to Pontypridd 21:23 and then to Beddow 20:26, and this result could have pushed them further back if it had gone the other way.
Two losses in a row for the visitors, and now they'll need to regroup quickly. The Premiership doesn't wait for anyone to find their feet, and Newbridge have made life rather awkward for their opponents with this win.