It’s Teamwork, Says Victorious Captain
It was a tough and physical encounter. Both teams failed to connect with their passes and displayed poor handling skills.
Sunday 26 July 2020 | 15:16
Yasawa Marlins Women’s forward Sereima Rauqe (with ball) breaks away from Nadi prop Lailanie Burnes during their Skipper Cup clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka on July 25, 2020. Photo: Waisea Nasokia.
The Ema Muaira captained- Yasawa Marlins women’s rugby side scored an upset 22-17 win over Nadi in their Skipper Cup Women’s debut clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka yesterday.
What happened: It was a tough and physical encounter. Both teams failed to connect with their passes and displayed poor handling skills.
The hosts took the lead in the 26th minute with a try to Salote V with Fijiana 7s rep Ane Mei kicking over the conversion for a 7-0 lead.
In the final minute of the first half, Nadi prop Aseri ‘The Bus’ Galo crashed her way over the tryline with the conversion missing.
Halftime: Yasawa 7-5 Nadi
In the 45th minute Yasawa’s Senimelia Waqa came off the bench to score in the corner to extend their lead to 12-5.
In the 52nd minute Yasawa’s No.8 Akosita Lete was red carded by referee Apisai Sigalau for a dangerous tackle.
In the 56th minute Nadi narrowed the deficit to 12-10 from a Fiona Theresa try.
Yasawa extended their lead to 17-10 in the 67th minute with a try to winger Laisani Likuceva. Nadi replied immediately with a penalty try
But it was Likuceva who scored the last try in the 80th minute for the 22-17 win.
Comment: Yasawa captain Ema Muaira said she did not expect such a result.
“The girls played well. It was teamwork that enabled this win. This will also set the pace for us as we move into the competition.”
Edited by Leone Cabenatabua
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