Time’s up on the clock, you’re 23-18 down and you need to punch a hole in the Marist defence. Step up Dillon Martin who had Te Awamutu Sports fans in raptures – and even found time to smile for The News camera on Saturday. His last gasp try at Marist Park on Saturday was just another part of the excitement in a cup final full of excitement and drama. Photo: Roy Pilott.
It all hinged on a late penalty at the end of extra time – and when Marist missed, Te Awamutu Sports could celebrate winning the premiership B Waikato rugby title in Hamilton on Saturday.
The match was an epic – and the trophy presentation was followed by a haka to acknowledge a gallant Marist, beaten ……
That haka, written for the club by Mikaera Hemara – in his second season wth the club – was performed for just the fourth time and, after last week’s rendition by the team and the juniors ahead of Sports’ premier club semi, only the second time in public.
Watch the video and see Sports win a thriller.
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- Game of two halves Angus Kay (Marist) and Zealin Prime at scrum time.
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- Leo Scott saw a lot of ball in as Sports pushed in the first half of extra time.
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- Gelestino Kiutau launches another Sports attack
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- Mikaera Hemara on the burst
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- Cavan Nikau-Rush prepares to clear the ball watched by Mikaera Hemara.
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- Hoani Ham’s kick over the top went too long this time. He was backed up by Eli Adlington.
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- Jamie Tipene Brewer in possession with Dillon Martin and Cavan Nikau-Rush (right) in support.
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- Game breaker – Zealin Prime catches Marist napping with a quickly taken penalty.
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- The one that got away – Marist’s Finn Kay beat two tackles late in the game to close the gap.
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- Supporters rush on to the field at full time – while Dillon Martin reflects.
