Havies, Navy draw 20-20 under failing lights
by Ranjan Anandappa
In a match that swung curiously, Havelocks were held to a 20-20 draw
(two goals and two penalties each) in their Dialog League rugby match
played at Havelock Park under fluctuating lights yesterday.
Navy led 13-10 at half time.
There were two stoppages due to defective lights and interest in the
match did not fade away as both sides battled for supremacy.
After several unsuccessful three-quarter moves, Havelocks finally
broke through when Rehan Thyagarajah rushed in to score and Rimzi
Jamaldeen added the extra points.
Navy was awarded a penalty after 20 minutes of play after making some
sporadic moves and Thilina Weerasinghe made no mistake with the kick.
Then Navy put over two penalties to make the score 6-10.
Thilina Weerasinghe put Navy in front with a try converted by
himself.
But Rimzi Jamaldeen put over a penalty for Havies while Thilina
Weerasinghe missed few penalties.
During the dying stages of the game, Navy touched down under the
posts with a prop Sathya Ranatunga try which was converted by
Weerasinghe and Havies later equalized through a try by prop forward
Dushmantha Priyadarhsnana which was converted by Jamaldeen.
Referee: Anura Rankothge
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