Bundaberg Comets fight back to defeat Wellington Koru 21–20
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Wellington Koru 20 after a gripping contest.
Wellington Koru
20
–
21
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Wellington Koru 12–16 Bundaberg Comets
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Wellington Koru 20 after a gripping contest.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Bodhi Grant in the 4′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Bundaberg Comets carried a 16–12 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 6 times before Bundaberg Comets took control.
Bundaberg Comets added the final scoring play in the 79′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 1 v 1 Matches
- Venue
- Wellington Founders Field
- Half-time
- Wellington Koru 12–16 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 1 point
Scoring Summary
- 4′Try: Bodhi Grant — Bundaberg Comets
- 7′Try: Tui Watene — Wellington Koru
- 8′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 18′Try: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
- 19′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 20′Try: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 20′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 27′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 28′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 45′Try: Hugh Harrison — Wellington Koru
- 46′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 59′Penalty goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 76′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 79′Field goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Koru | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 42% | 33% |
| Runs | 164 | 155 |
| Run metres | 1324 | 1586 |
| Line breaks | 16 | 26 |
| Offloads | 6 | 7 |
| Errors | 14 | 22 |
| Penalties | 0 | 1 |
| Tackles made | 155 | 164 |
| Missed tackles | 12 | 11 |
| Kick metres | 478 | 342 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Bundaberg Comets demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.