Hornsby rubgy union victory in round seven
Hornsby defeated Woy Woy at Mark Taylor Oval by 41 points to 26 in round seven of Central Coast Rugby Union competition on Saturday, May 22.
"Hornsby got away to a great start and they led by 19 points to nil before the visitors were able to respond," said Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.
"Hornsby continued this good form throughout the first half and by half time led by 31 points to seven.
"At that stage, it seemed to be a match winning lead.
"The second s half was a much more even affair.
"Woy Woy actually outscored the home team by 19 points to 10 in the second half, but the first half had set the pattern for the match.
"Hornsby did score seven tries to Woy Woy's four in the match and that is a good indicator of the flow of the match.
"It was an important victory for Hornsby and it was a result that both teams will take a lot from.
"Best players for Woy Woy were Jazper and Zac Doak-Stride boys."
Contributing to Woy Woy's score of 26 were tries by Mitieli Tamani 2, Kabati Matanakilagi and Philip Shaw and three conversions by Corby Delaforce.
In Premier 2, Hornsby 59 also defeated Woy Woy 19.
In women's competition, Gosford-Woy Woy 55 defeated Hornsby 5.
SOURCE:
Media release, 23 May 2021
Larry Thomson, CCRU