Bundaberg Comets defeat Auckland Ascendants 36–22
Bundaberg Comets proved too strong for Auckland Ascendants, recording a 22 victory.
Auckland Ascendants
22
–
36
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Auckland Ascendants 10–30 Bundaberg Comets
Bundaberg Comets proved too strong for Auckland Ascendants, recording a 22 victory.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Zac Brooks in the 0′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Bundaberg Comets carried a 30–10 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Bundaberg Comets led by as many as 30 points before Auckland Ascendants reduced the final margin.
Match Facts
- Competition
- Home & Away Series
- Venue
- Auckland Community Ground
- Half-time
- Auckland Ascendants 10–30 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 14 points
Scoring Summary
- 0′Try: Zac Brooks — Bundaberg Comets
- 1′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 5′Try: Brandon Marshall — Bundaberg Comets
- 5′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 10′Try: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
- 11′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 15′Try: Brandon Marshall — Bundaberg Comets
- 16′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 27′Try: Nicholas Hughes — Bundaberg Comets
- 28′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 31′Try: Alex Barnes — Auckland Ascendants
- 31′Goal: Owen Stewart — Auckland Ascendants
- 36′Try: Hamish Lane-Ross — Auckland Ascendants
- 41′Try: Owen Morris — Auckland Ascendants
- 41′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 46′Try: Latu Vunivalu — Auckland Ascendants
- 47′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 64′Try: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
- 65′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Auckland Ascendants | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 52% | 41% |
| Runs | 148 | 172 |
| Run metres | 1718 | 1712 |
| Line breaks | 29 | 35 |
| Offloads | 10 | 8 |
| Errors | 8 | 12 |
| Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Tackles made | 172 | 148 |
| Missed tackles | 19 | 15 |
| Kick metres | 483 | 507 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
The victory was recorded in Home & Away Series at Auckland Community Ground.