Game 5 - Cook Islands Vs Tonga
Referee – Jayson Elkins assisted by Simiona Teiotu and John Whitta
First try of the game goes to Tonga’s number 9 Atelea Okati, this is followed by a successful conversion. The Cook’s hit back with a try of their own right under the post by number 4 Spoon Marsters, this is followed by a conversion by Turori Matutu. Try to the Tongan side by their number 11 Sioeli Bloomfield which was successfully converted. Kevin Mapu from the Cook’s side is awarded a corner try and this is converted by Turori Matutu. A runaway try to Spoon Marsters of the Cooks was unsuccessful converted. The Cook Islands leads Tonga at half time 16 points to 12.
A try is awarded to Tonga’s number 5 Tevita Okati followed by a successful conversion taking Tonga into the lead by 18 points to 16. After much perseverance a try is awarded to Mau George of the Cook Islands side which was successfully converted by Turori Matutu. Tonga responded with a try through their number 11 Sioeli Bloomfield. The successful conversion takes Tonga back into the lead 24 points to 22. A try from Tonga’s captain Lisiate Kuli just after the hooter bringing the final score to 28 points to 22.
Last Modified on 29/09/2009 18:08