Newcastle 18, London Irish 20: Match report

Juan Socino had missed five of his previous six pots at goal, so nobody gave
the Newcastle centre a ghost of a chance as he lined up his conversion
attempt after Sinoti Sinoti had scored the Falcons’ third try three minutes
from the end.

From the right touchline, and with a breeze swirling round
Kingston Park, it was as difficult a kick as Socino could face on a day when
he was clearly struggling with his action.




Yet the Argentine struck it beautifully, and a roar erupted from the west
stand as it soared towards the posts.

At the last moment, however, it faded
to…