Wellington Koru defeat Hamilton Horizons 14–13 in golden point
Wellington Koru held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 13 after a gripping contest.
Wellington Koru
14
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13
Hamilton Horizons
Half-time: Wellington Koru 0–6 Hamilton Horizons
Wellington Koru held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 13 after a gripping contest.
Hamilton Horizons opened the scoring through Paora Tamou in the 35′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Hamilton Horizons led 6–0 at half-time, but Wellington Koru turned the match around in the second half.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 1 time before Wellington Koru took control.
Wellington Koru added the final scoring play in the 81′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- Home & Away Series
- Venue
- Wellington Founders Field
- Half-time
- Wellington Koru 0–6 Hamilton Horizons
- Winning margin
- 1 point
Scoring Summary
- 35′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 35′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 54′Try: Josh Kelly — Wellington Koru
- 55′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 59′Try: Archie Rose — Hamilton Horizons
- 59′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 69′Try: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 70′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 72′Field goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 78′Field goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 81′Field goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Koru | Hamilton Horizons |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 48% | 55% |
| Runs | 177 | 168 |
| Run metres | 1723 | 1640 |
| Line breaks | 27 | 25 |
| Offloads | 7 | 9 |
| Errors | 12 | 9 |
| Penalties | 0 | 3 |
| Tackles made | 166 | 175 |
| Missed tackles | 17 | 13 |
| Kick metres | 540 | 724 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Wellington Koru demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.