FINAL SCORE update: Otago down the Steamers by one point, the Bay losing 33-32.
The game was still either teams for the taking until the last few minutes. In the 71st minute Fletcher slotted a drop goal, putting them into the lead by one that was never answered by BOP before the final hooter.
Half time: A Siegried Fisiihoi try followed by a conversion by Kelly Haimona has put the Bay of Plenty Steamers ahead of Otago steamers 24-19 in a ‘must win' match for the Bay team as the game approaches half time.
Steamers halfback Te Aihe toma clears. Photo: Chris Callinan.
The Steamers came into their third game of the season without a victory, Otago without a defeat.
Otago opened the scoring with a try by Collins who ran the sideline to score. It was soon answered with the Steamers first try from Lalakai Foketi,
Keep up with the play here.
More first half photos from Chris Callinan.
2 comments
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Posted on 04-09-2016 15:54 | By dumbkof2
antiquated wooden stand uncovered pipe stand long way from play no parking no facilities for disabled.altogether 3rd rate ground only suitable for tiddlywinks. spend some money on baypark and have a 1st rate ground
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Posted on 04-09-2016 20:38 | By tabatha
Sorry stands were close enough and as for wooden stand plenty of others have it and that includes Baypark which is even further back from the grounds. My biggest beef is the stop start of play by referees who can not make a decision whether a try or not. Seemed one side as each of the Bays tries went to the TMO while none for Otago warranted that. Very obvious from replays a referee in position should have got at least half. No wonder rugby is loosing audiences when they are subjected to long delays while the TMO makes their decision. Personally the TMO needs to be switched on decision maker who can use the equipment quickly. Bring back some good old fashion rugby where the game flowed and players did not stand around getting cold, possibly a reason for injury.
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