Crowd pleaser! Record 1872 Cup attendance as Edinburgh restore pride after Hampden humiliation
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Edinburgh 10 Glasgow Warriors 7. EDINBURGH head coach Sean Everitt praised his players as they bounced back from last week’s Hampden humiliation by beating Glasgow at Murrayfield. A record crowd for this fixture of more than 40,000 took in a largely attritional affair that produced just two tries, both late in the contest.
![[Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman touches down for the only try of an attritional contest]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/21/93546649-14232651-image-a-36_1735422202165.jpg)
It was Pierre Schoeman’s score that proved to be the decisive one as Edinburgh ran out 10-7 winners, although it was Warriors who retained the 1872 Cup on aggregate. Everitt felt his players had shown courage and determination to prove their critics wrong and was especially complimentary about the defence as they nulled Glasgow’s usually potent attacking threat.
![[Kyle Steyn lifts the 1872 Cup for Glasgow despite their second-leg defeat]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/21/93546645-14232651-image-a-37_1735422263952.jpg)
Luke Crosbie and Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt celebrate at full-time. Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman touches down for the only try of an attritional contest. The head coach, who has been under increasing pressure after a poor start to the season, said: ‘I’m very pleased with how they responded this week. Obviously in this position, it’s frustrating that we can’t do this every week.
![[Edinburgh matchwinner Pierre Schoeman hails the home fans at full-time]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/21/93546673-14232651-image-a-39_1735422343933.jpg)
‘It was a tough week for the players after delivering that performance last week. But I’m really proud of how they turned it around because that’s what they’re capable of. ‘We spoke during the week about intent and there certainly was intent. I think it’s easier when you’re on the front foot, and the guys showed that if you’re well-disciplined, the game becomes easier.
‘So, I’m proud of them. I thought our defence was outstanding tonight. Our chats in the changing room and team room have always been positive. I think we know what we’re capable of doing. It’s obviously nice to win and get a result, but it’s about us not being complacent, staying humble and moving forward.’.
