Rugby union win to Woy Woy

Woy Woy defeated Ourimbah 27-24 in a close rugby union match on July 24.

"Woy Woy was able to kick a penalty goal in the dying stages of the game to win the match against Ourimbah," president Mr Larry Thomson said.

"It was a high see-sawing game from start to finish and it was a marvellous spectacle for the spectators.

"The scores alternated for much of the first half but the teams were locked together at half time 17-all.

"Both backlines showed skill and speed while both forward packs showed strength and aggression.

"This game could have gone either way but it was Woy Woy who had finally won a close game.

"The scores were locked at 24-all with only a few minutes to go but the home side kicked a penalty goal right at the end to claim victory."

Mr Thomson said the win would be a "huge boost" for the Woy Woy club, holding them in good stead for the remainder of the season.

"Best for Woy Woy was centre Joel Fraser, while Luke Sereti, Angus Stewart and Danny May all had good games.

Tries went to Woy Woy players Angus Stewart, Luke Sereti, Danny May, Kane Byrnes with two conversions and a penalty goal to Andrew McNamara.

In other grades, Woy Woy were defeated by Ourimbah second grade 63 to 12 while a 27-nil fulltime score for third grade saw Woy Woy defeated by Ourimbah.

Round 13 of competition on July 18, saw Woy Woy out with a bye and sitting at sixth position on the points table.

Press release, 19 Jul 2009 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union