Auckland Ascendants fight back to defeat Hervey Bay Dingoes 30–28
Auckland Ascendants overturned a half-time deficit to surge past Hervey Bay Dingoes 28 in a stirring comeback.
Auckland Ascendants overturned a half-time deficit to surge past Hervey Bay Dingoes 28 in a stirring comeback.
Auckland Ascendants opened the scoring through Latu Vunivalu in the 6′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Hervey Bay Dingoes led 16–12 at half-time, but Auckland Ascendants turned the match around in the second half.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 2 times before Auckland Ascendants took control.
Auckland Ascendants led by as many as 12 points before Hervey Bay Dingoes reduced the final margin.
Hervey Bay Dingoes scored late, but Auckland Ascendants had already done enough to hold on.
Match Facts
- Competition
- SUPER 6 SHOWDOWN
- Venue
- Hervey Bay Community Ground
- Half-time
- Hervey Bay Dingoes 16–12 Auckland Ascendants
- Winning margin
- 2 points
Scoring Summary
- 6′Try: Latu Vunivalu — Auckland Ascendants
- 7′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 20′Try: Owen Morris — Auckland Ascendants
- 21′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 30′Try: Joel Roberts — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 31′Goal: Peni Sivo — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 34′Try: Evan Adams — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 35′Goal: Peni Sivo — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 38′Try: Tamati Waititi — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 45′Try: Peni Sivo — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 46′Goal: Peni Sivo — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 48′Try: Hugh Black — Auckland Ascendants
- 49′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 57′Try: Thomas King — Auckland Ascendants
- 57′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 69′Try: Alefosio Radradra-Paulo — Auckland Ascendants
- 70′Goal: Mason Robinson — Auckland Ascendants
- 75′Try: Tui Moala — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 76′Goal: Peni Sivo — Hervey Bay Dingoes
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hervey Bay Dingoes | Auckland Ascendants |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 52% | 53% |
| Runs | 153 | 162 |
| Run metres | 1455 | 1706 |
| Line breaks | 22 | 20 |
| Offloads | 10 | 8 |
| Errors | 8 | 10 |
| Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Tackles made | 162 | 153 |
| Missed tackles | 9 | 9 |
| Kick metres | 529 | 575 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Auckland Ascendants demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.