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    Kowie United edges out Old Collegians in thrilling match
    Chesley DanielsBy Chesley DanielsAugust 9, 2023Updated:August 10, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Duane Brown of Kowie United was the hero for his side with an injury time penalty to win the match. He was also voted Man of the Match.
    Duane Brown of Kowie United was the hero for his side with an injury time penalty to win the match. He was also voted Man of the Match. Photo: Andy Jones Photography

    By Chesley Daniels

    An injury-time, 83rd-minute penalty by centre Duane Brown gave Kowie United a narrow 27-25 win over Old Collegians (OC) in their second-round EPRU SEDRU Regional League fixture, played at the Station Hill Sports Grounds in Port Alfred on 5 August.

    The hosts, Kowie, went into the contest as underdogs and looking to take sweet revenge, after suffering a heavy 12-40 defeat to OC in the first round on June 16 at the Oval. OC is currently in 2nd position on the log.

    The game was very physical, brutal, and intense, and was played at a very high tempo. The scrums were evenly matched while both exciting backs provided some spark on the attack. It was a see-saw affair from the kick-off as both teams gave the ball lots of air throughout the game. It was a contest that went down to the wire to decide the winner. The first half ended 11-11 after 40 minutes of rugby.

    In the second half, both side’s goal-kickers were accurate and kept the scoreboard ticking. As both teams rotated the scoring from time to time, the clock was ticking and substitutions were brought on by both teams.

    Up stepped Duane Brown to take the vital pressure kick to decide the winner. At an angle 30m out, he neatly struck the ball that crossed high through the upright poles to break the hearts of OC, and hand Kowie a narrow 27-25 win in the 83rd minute of the game.

    MAN OF THE MATCH

    Duane Brown of Kowie earns the Grocott’s Mail Sport and Daniels MEDIA Man of the Match Award for his all-round general performance on the day. Brown was the magician at the back for his side and controlled the game with his calm approach. He kept his side on the front foot with some clever tactical kicking to win territorial advantage. He also contributed 17 points on the day with his accurate boot.

    POINTS FOR KOWIE

    TRIES : Mella Frans, Riaques Roberts

    PENALTIES: Duane Brown (x5)

    CONVERSION: Brown

    POINTS FOR OC

    TRIES : Bek Mandla (x2), Xabiso Moni

    CONVERSIONS : Siyabonga Mahapi

    PENALTIES: Mahapi (x3)

    Kowie 1st Res beat OC 15-7

    Man of the match Duane Brown of Kowie United. Photo: Andy Jones Photography
    Man of the match Duane Brown of Kowie United. Photo: Andy Jones Photography

     

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