National Two South
Lydney 18
Worthing 23
SKIPPER Will Jones says his Lydney side cannot claim to be unlucky after losing a game they dominated throughout.
The pack – with Paul Scott in the second-row providing extra mobility around the park – were in fine fettle, but Lydney failed to make the most of their scoring opportunities.
Scott was outstanding in the second-row as Lydney's decision to play more ball carriers on the firmer pitches was vindicated.
Will Jones said: "We just could not turn pressure into points.
"We had all the territory and dominated the set-pieces but it was one of those days."
Worthing forged ahead with two penalties from Govett, plus a converted Richard Briggs try.
Lydney's Brett Turner missed a couple of penalty shots, before finally threading one through the posts on 35 minutes.
Turner kicked a second penalty four minutes after the restart, but Worthing's Alex Nielsen intercepted a stray pass to run the length of the field for a killer try.
Govett converted, then extended the lead to 23-6 with a 71st minute penalty.
From stolen line-out ball, replacement Rob Sargeant broke clear and Chris Holder was in support to score.
The final play of the game produced a try for prop Nick Stoneman, which Turner converted for a losing bonus point.
Lydney: Tony Wicks, Chris Holder, Brett Turner, Josh Hannam, Charlie Vine, Craig Jones, Lee Thomas, Leigh Green, Ben Lewis, Nick Selway, James Bashford, Paul Scott, Tim Longton, Will Jones (capt), Matt Taylor. Reps: Dave Bennett for James Bashford 47mins; Nick Stoneman for Leigh Green 54mins; Jim McMahon for Matt Taylor 63mins; Rob Sargent for Craig Jones 68mins. Not used: Stewart Doust.