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 TEIVOVO.COM – COLONIAL CUP
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Friday 16 February 2007
Sharks shock Crusaders
The Sharks produced the upset of the Colonial Cup so far with a 22-16 defeat of the previously unbeaten Crusaders at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Friday night.
A 76th-minute try from fullback Penaia Vakaruru brought victory to Rayne Simpson’s side, who had trailed 13-5 at the break.
Skipper Jack Prasad enjoyed another stand-out performance and was voted Colonial Player of the Match.
Quotes:
Rayne Simpson (Sharks coach):
We had a game plan, which we used well. We knew we had smaller forwards so we ran the ball wide. We have a mix of young players and also some more experienced ones like Jack Prasad, who marshalled the players well. When we were 13-5 down at half-time, I told the boys to use the backs and run the ball. We also made some timely changes that resulted in our final try to Penaia Vakaruru. The fresh legs stood out in defence and held back the attacks. We will take each game as it comes and just learn as we go along.
Ilivasi Tabua (FMF Flying Fijians coach):
I was impressed with the pace of the game today, and all in all both sides played really well. Jack Prasad was Waisea Luveniyali did well for their teams but the players that played really well were Taniela Rawaqa and Vereniki Goneva for the Crusaders, and Viliame Gonevulavula for the Sharks. The Sharks did well to come back into the game, especially after being down at the break, and they deserved the win.
Friday 16 February 2007
Crusaders 16 Sharks 22
Colonial Cup Round 3
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Half-time: 13-5
Referee: James Bolabiu
Crowd: 3,500
CRUSADERS: 15 Taniela Rawaqa, 14 Isoa Turuva, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Tomu Jani, 11 Aseri Latianara (Jona Nareki 72), 10 Waisea Luveniyali, 9 Aporosa Vata (capt), 8 Kelepi Ketedromo (Rupeni Koroi 77), 7 Sam Tabua, 6 Ponijese Delana, 5 Ifereimi Naruma (Sunia Nadruku 69), 4 Aseri Tale, 3 Isoa Gavidi (Sikeli Donu 69), 2 Aseri Buli, 1 Viliame Seuseu
Not used: Manasa Seru, Emosi Tavutu, Atunaisa Tawake
Coach: Ifereimi Tawake
Try: Latianara; Conversion: Rawaqa; Penalty goals: Rawaqa (2); Dropped Goal: Rawaqa.
SHARKS: 15 Penaia Vakaruru, 14 Romulo Leweniqila, 13 Gabirieli Lovobalavu, 12 Isoa Rokobici, 11 Apisalome Waqabaca (Malakai Tiko 72), 10 Jack Prasad (capt), 9 Jock Luita, 8 Timoci Vakadranu, 7 Samu Vakaruru, 6 Viliame Gonevulavula, 5 Mosese Fatiaki (Akuila Matanibukaca 52), 4 Kolinio Vasuilagi, 3 Maikeli Evans (Fakamatua Laupula 52), 2 Maciu Vakaruru (Pita Macomber 61), 1 Remesio Ravuiwasa
Not used: Vilise Ratuvule, Aliposo Bueta, Jo Seuseu
Coach: Rayne Simpson
Tries: Waqabaca, Prasad, P Vakaruru; Conversions: Vakaruru (2); Penalty goal: Prasad.
Colonial Player of the Match ($100) – Jack Prasad (Sharks)
Scoring sequence (Crusaders’ points shown first):
2min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Prasad (missed) – 0-0
5min – TRY SHARKS, Waqabaca; conversion Prasad (missed) – 0-5
11min – TRY CRUSADERS, Latianara; conversion Rawaqa – 7-5
18min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Vakaruru (missed) – 7-5
23min – PEN GOAL CRUSADERS, Rawaqa – 10-5
29min – DROPPED GOAL CRUSADERS, Rawaqa – 13-5
Half-time
46min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Prasad (missed) – 13-5
48min – PEN GOAL SHARKS, Prasad – 13-8
61min – PEN GOAL CRUSADERS, Rawaqa – 16-8
64min – TRY SHARKS, Prasad; conversion Vakaruru – 16-15
76min – TRY SHARKS, Vakaruru; conversion Vakaruru – 16-22
Full-time
Age grade results:
U19s – Crusaders 10 Sharks 3
U21s – Crusaders 12 Sharks 3
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