Hamilton Horizons fight back to defeat Wellington Koru 22–12
Hamilton Horizons overturned a half-time deficit to surge past Wellington Koru 12 in a stirring comeback.
Hamilton Horizons
22
–
12
Wellington Koru
Half-time: Hamilton Horizons 6–12 Wellington Koru
Hamilton Horizons overturned a half-time deficit to surge past Wellington Koru 12 in a stirring comeback.
Wellington Koru opened the scoring through Zac Armstrong in the 16′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Wellington Koru led 12–6 at half-time, but Hamilton Horizons turned the match around in the second half.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 1 time before Hamilton Horizons took control.
Hamilton Horizons added the final scoring play in the 78′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Hervey Bay Community Ground
- Half-time
- Hamilton Horizons 6–12 Wellington Koru
- Winning margin
- 10 points
Scoring Summary
- 16′Try: Zac Armstrong — Wellington Koru
- 17′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 30′Try: Stefan Ricci — Wellington Koru
- 30′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 34′Try: Mikaele Moa — Hamilton Horizons
- 35′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 52′Try: Evan Grant — Hamilton Horizons
- 53′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 69′Try: Finn Hall — Hamilton Horizons
- 77′Try: Mikaele Moa — Hamilton Horizons
- 78′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hamilton Horizons | Wellington Koru |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 55% | 68% |
| Runs | 158 | 174 |
| Run metres | 1534 | 1704 |
| Line breaks | 22 | 30 |
| Offloads | 6 | 8 |
| Errors | 8 | 6 |
| Penalties | 3 | 0 |
| Tackles made | 174 | 158 |
| Missed tackles | 12 | 8 |
| Kick metres | 669 | 593 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Hamilton Horizons demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.