DENVER BARBARIANS DEFEAT PARK CITY HAGGIS

The Barbos, leading their Rocky Mountain Rugby division, go to four wins and no losses following a close match with Park City Haggis Rugby. Trailing at the 72nd minute, Charles Ajarrista, with one minute left on the clock, scored and converted his try to seal the match for the Barbarians, 26 - 24.

Denver was first, at the 2-minute mark, to score with Amani Griffith touching down for his first of two tries on the day. Charles Ajarrista converted and the Barbos led 7–0. Park City followed with an unconverted try to make it Barbos 7-5 at the 32nd minute.

Antwun Baker, minutes later, scored and the Barbos extended their lead to 12-5. Ajarrista’s conversion made the score 14-5 at the 35-minute mark.

At 40 minutes, Park City scored, missed the conversion kick and at the half the Barbos led 14-10.

Amani Griffith, five minutes into the second half, scored again for the Barbos and after Ajarrista’s conversion, the Barbos held a 19 – 10 lead.

Amani Griffith (pictured above) had a brace (rugby pun).

The Haggis, within minutes, scored and converted bringing them to within striking distance at 17 – 19 with the Barbos holding a narrowing lead.

Park City Haggis took their first lead in the match, 24 – 19, at the 72nd minute following a try and conversion.

With the game on the line, in the 79th minute, Charles Ajarrista made the game winning try and conversion bringing the score to 26 – 24 at the final whistle.

80th minute … Game on the Line … This Guy Wants the Ball in his Hands

Pictured Above: Charles Ajarrista