Match Report
Match Report - 18 Apr 2009, Jaradites Rugby Sports Club Division 2 Rugby lost to United Matamata
Andrew Ah-Tong 1st five opened the scoring for Jaradites after breaking the
Leamington back defensive line, he kicked over the fullbacks head regathered the ball and scored under the post.He converted his own try.A penalty by centre Fetauai Elisara made the score 10. Leamington also replied with a try which was
not converted and a penalty.Halftime score 10-8. The score remained unchanged
till late in the half when Leamington centre backed himself and went through
3 weak tackles and scored under the posts.The try was converted.There was a further break by 1st Five Andrew Ah-Tong with the goal line in sight, but the referee ruled a knock on further back up field which was hotly disputed by players and spectators. The referee called the game off 15 minutes earlier because of fighting between both teams.No players from either side were sinbinned or sent off.This was a hard fought game in the forwards where props Kelly Siolee and Tala Kirifi played a dominating role in the game.Flankers Pati Molilupe and Willard Sunnex were outstanding in the tackling department. 1st five Andrew Ah-Tong was always dangerous on attack and except for one occassion fullback Peia Pemerika also played a solid game.More discipline from team members in the remaining games will have to improve.Leamington won the
game 15-10. Jaradites however got a bonus point because the score was within
7 points. The earlier game between Jaradites B Team and Leamington B Team
resulted in a win to Jaradites by 29-24.
United Matamata 15 - 10 Jaradites Rugby Sports Club Division 2 Rugby