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Friday 23 February 2007
Knights down Highlanders, eye semi-finals
The Knights put on an impressive performance to defeat the Highlanders 23-20 at Ratu Cakobau Park on Friday night to give them an excellent chance of a Colonial Cup semi-final spot.
Vereniki Sauturaga and Saiasi Fuli were instrumental for the Knights as they led 13-8 at the break in what was dubbed a ‘do-or-die’ match for them.
With only one win from the opening three rounds, they needed this win to stay in the race for Fiji’s premier trophy. And fly-half Luke Rogoyawa collected another 13 points from two conversions and three penalties to set the Knights well on their way.
The Highlanders rallied late in the game and secured a valuable bonus point, but they must now defeat the Sharks next week or risk getting knocked out at the group stage.
Navy prop Alifoso Yalayalatabua and Colonial Player of the Match, Koresi Ledua, shone for the Highlanders. Tries to substitute Paula Tiko and Samuela Bola in the final 10 minutes took the 2006 runners-up to within a converted try, but Rogoyawa's late penalty goal sealed the match for the Knights and their delighted fans.
Friday 23 February 2007
Highlanders 20 Knights 23
Colonial Cup Round 4
Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori
Half-time: 8-13
Referee: Joeli Tubu
Crowd: 2,500
HIGHLANDERS: 15 Josevata Bola (Manueli Nawalu 54), 14 Josefa Satini, 13 Aloisio Buto, 12 Daniele Tabuakuru, 11 Marika Vakacegu (Paula Tiko 69), 10 Sisa Waqa (Waisale Vatuvoka 54), 9 Kelemedi Bola, 8 Dale Tonawai (capt), 7 Samuela Bola (Sunia Koto 66-71), 6 Koresi Ledua (Deryck Thomas 49), 5 Semisi Serevi, 4 Sainivalati Vunibola (Mitieli Cama 69), 3 Aisake Tarogi (Isireli Temo 45), 2 Sunia Koto (Bill Gadolo 54, yellow card 62-71), 1 Alefoso Yalayalatabua
Coach: Etuate Waqa
Tries: Vakacegu, Tiko, Bola; Conversion: Nawalu; Penalty goal: J Bola.
KNIGHTS: 15 Malakai Bakaniceva, 14 Joela Naituku (Saula Radidi 49-55, 68), 13 Isaac Mow (capt), 12 Ilaitia Nayago, 11 Alipate Naqaya, 10 Luke Rogoyawa, 9 Saiasi Fuli (Netani Koroi 72), 8 Sairusi Rokosalu, 7 Viliame Maya (Romulusi Ratukana 57), 6 Sakeasi Ravutugaga (Niko Aisake 57), 5 Langi Peters (Natui
Bulivorovoro 71), 4 Peni Tora, 3 Mosese Sela (Buinimasi Bese 67), 2 Vereniki Sauturaga, 1 Amani Takayawa (Josese Bale 49)
Coach: Iosefo Bele
Tries: Naqaya, Sauturaga; Conversions: Rogoyawa (2); Penalty goals: Rogoyawa (3).
Colonial Player of the Match ($100) – Koresi Ledua (Highlanders)
Scoring sequence (Highlanders’ scores shown first):
5min – PEN GOAL KNIGHTS, Rogoyawa (missed) – 0-0
8min – PEN GOAL KNIGHTS, Rogoyawa – 0-3
12min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, J Bola (missed) – 0-3
18min – TRY HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu; conversion J Bola (missed) – 5-3
23min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, J Bola – 8-3
26min – PEN GOAL HIGHLANDERS, Vakacegu (missed) – 8-3
32min – PEN GOAL KNIGHTS, Rogoyawa – 8-6
34min – TRY KNIGHTS, Naqaya; conversion Rogoyawa – 8-13
Half-time
45min – PEN GOAL KNIGHTS, Rogoyawa (missed) – 8-13
52min – TRY KNIGHTS, Sauturaga; conversion Rogoyawa – 8-20
62min – Yellow card HIGHLANDERS, Gadolo
70min – TRY HIGHLANDERS, Tiko; conversion Nawalu – 15-20
74min – PEN GOAL KNIGHTS, Rogoyawa – 15-23
82min – TRY HIGHLANDERS, Bola; conversion Nawalu (missed) – 20-23
Full-time
Age grade results:
U19s – Highlanders 22 Knights 10
U21s – Highlanders 23 Knights 6
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