Woy Woy suffers 52-14 rugby defeat
The 2013 Central Coast Rugby Union season opened with a match between Woy Woy and Gosford on Saturday, April 13, which saw Woy Woy defeated by 52-14 at Gosford Showground.
"Gosford always seemed to have control of the game and went on to record a good win," said Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.
"Gosford opened up the game strongly and dominated most phases of play.
"They led by 31-7 at halftime and went on with the same form to win the game.
"Gosford played their best rugby in the first half and dominated most of the set phases.
"The Gosford scrum was strong while they were able to win many of the crucial lineouts.
"Gosford were on attack from the opening whistle and took control of play.
"They had crossed for their first try in the fifth minute and, by the 20 minute mark, led by 19-0.
"Woy Woy then scored a good try when centre Orisi Ranavue crossed wide out.
"The conversion made the score 19-7.
"Gosford scored a further two tries to make the score at the break 31-7.
"Best for Gosford were props Petalaiga Lokeni and Simote Lauti while lock Luke Hennig totally controlled the lineouts.
"Captain Andrew Moseley was everywhere in attack and defence and was rewarded with a try. Adam Carlisle also had one of his very best games in what was his 250th First Grade match for the club.
"Gosford continued to control the match in the second half and went to a lead by 45-7 before Woy Woy crossed for a good late try.
"Gosford scored their eighth try right on fulltime to make the final score 52-14.
"Woy Woy never gave in and had periods of attack but things broke down at vital times and they were unable to post points.
"Their best player was half Damon Boxsell who never stopped all day.
"He cleaned up loose balls and then was also in the forefront of attack for the visitors.
"He was well supported by Nick Garnett and Luke Serevi.
"A good win to Gosford to start the season but also a game where Woy Woy can improve and make a real impact on this competition," said Thomson.
Email, 7 Apr 2013
Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union