Neck-and-neck rugby union match for Woy Woy
The Lakes got their first win in round seven of the rugby union season with a tight victory over Woy Woy, 39-27, at Woy Woy oval on Saturday.
"The match went neck-and-neck for much of the 80 minutes," said Central Coast Rugby Union publicity officer Mr Larry Thomson.
"It proved to be a great game of rugby.
"Woy Woy took the early lead with a try but it was not long before The Lakes grabbed the lead.
"The match was like that throughout, with the lead changing on numerous occasions.
"The Lakes went to the halftime break leading by 19 points to 10 but the match was still very much up for grabs.
"The Lakes scored six tries to Woy Woy's five.
"Midway through the second half, The Lakes led by the narrow margin of 26 points to 22 but they were able to finish the stronger to go on to record a pleasing victory."
Best players for the home team were lock Fe'iloakitohi Patrick Tautua'a, who crossed for two tries, and flankers Bruce Folau and Casey Woodford.
SOURCE:
Media release, 27 May 2023
Larry Thomson, CCRU