Bronze Medal Match – Samoa Vs Tonga
Referee – Jayson Elkins
First try of the Bronze medal match goes to Tonga’s number 4 Lisiate Kuli this was followed by a successful conversion. A runaway try to Samoa’s number 7 Tom Iosefo was successfully converted bringing the score to 6 all. Tonga hits right back with a try by their captain Lisiate Kuli, this was followed by a successful conversion. A try was awarded to Samoa’s number 13 Tupu Ulufale, however the conversion was unsuccessful. The half time score sits at Tonga 12 points to Samoa 10.
Samoa kicks off second half with a try to their number 7 Tom Iosefo, this was followed by a successful conversion taking Samoa into the lead with 16 points to 12. Tonga hits back with a try by their number 5 Tevita Okati, followed by an unsuccessful conversion tying the scores at 16 all. Samoa scores again through their number 6 Tanielu Pasene and this was followed by a successful conversion taking them back into the lead with 22 points to 16. Tonga’s captain has scored again bringing Tonga’s score up to 20 points, the conversion was unsuccessful. Samoa maintains the lead with 22 points to Tonga’s 20. Samoa hits back with their number 7 Tom Iosefo scoring a try at the corner of the field taking their points up to 26. A try to Tonga’s number 5 Tevita Okati at full time brings Tonga back within medal contention. However the unsuccessful conversion, gives Samoa the match as well as the bronze medal.
Last Modified on 30/09/2009 11:51