Newport Gwent Dragons' poor run continues with defeat to Treviso
Sunday 21 February 2016 16:27, UK
Newport Gwent Dragons' run without an away PRO12 victory continued with a disappointing 19-17 defeat at Treviso on Friday.
Angus O'Brien hit the post with a last minute drop-goal to allow the Italian club their second win over Welsh opposition in as many weeks.
The league's bottom placed side triumphed over Cardiff Blues last Saturday and started this match in equally strong fashion - scoring after just two minutes through Angelo Esposito.
Hallam Amos replied almost immediately for the visitors but tries either side of the break for Filo Paulo and Ludovico Nitoglia handed Treviso a strong lead heading into the final half hour.
Cory Hill reduced the deficit for Newport before Jayden Hayward missed two penalties for the hosts to set up a nervy finish.
However, the visitors failed to make the most of their late opportunities as Treviso held on for just their second victory of the Pro12 season.
Newport, who has now lost three in a row, next face the Glasgow Warriors away on Thursday.
