Terrigal beat Gosford at Woy Woy

The First Grade Central Coast Rugby Union Preliminary Final was played at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 7, and saw Terrigal defeat Gosford by 34 points to three.

Both teams each kicked an early penalty goal and, with the scores locked at three points apiece, there was nothing in the match for the opening 20 minutes.

Terrigal took the lead at the 30th minute mark when they kicked a second penalty goal to fullback Rob Richardson and led the match 6-3.

The first half was even, however, Terrigal gained the ascendancy right on halftime when winger Braeden Clack scored under the posts.

Terrigal centre Mitch Hirst made a run before passing to Clack who raced 25 metres to score just prior to the break.

The conversion of this try took Terrigal to a handy lead after a half in which both teams had their chances to take control, but it was Terrigal who went to the break leading by 13 points to three.

The second half had barely started when centre Terrigal Dylon Calabria made a break on halfway.

He raced 50 metres to score and fullback Rob Richardson converted which saw Terrigal lead 20-3.

"The next 20 minutes of the second half saw both teams go back and forwards but with no result.

"Terrigal went close to scoring to cement the match on occasions while Gosford were held up on also on a couple of occasions.

"The match developed into a real stalemate with the occasional long run by several players.

"It was typical Finals rugby," said Mr Thomson.

It was in the 22nd minute of the second half that Terrigal secured the win.

Replacement flanker Dave Crawford crossed for a try and with the conversion of this try Terrigal had gone to a 27 points to three lead.

Fullback Rob Richardson made a 50 metre run in the dying stages of the match and flanker Sam Kenny crossed after the resultant maul to further increase the lead to 34 points to three.

"Gosford gave it their all, but with certain players missing they were never in the hunt," said Thomson.

"Adam Carlisle was still on the go forward at the 80th minute but Terrigal simply did not allow them to get too far over the advantage line."

Terrigal continue onto the 2013 Grand Final and will play Avoca Beach on Saturday, September 14.

Media release, 7 Sep 2013

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union