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37 - 15
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Crusaders vs Force

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'
Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

80'
Try

Great forward play by Western Force allows Carlo Tizzano to score the try.

79'

Tom Horton comes on.

78'

Ben Funnell comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Wells bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

77'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ben Funnell getting some game time.

74'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tom Horton being replaced.

74'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'
Try

Sam Carter scores the try from close range.

72'

Crusaders make a substitution with Levi Aumua coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming off.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Dom Gardiner coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Tiaan Tauakipulu coming on.

66'

Western Force make a substitution with Santiago Medrano coming off.

66'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Crusaders sub Rivez Reihana comes onto the field.

61'

Levi Aumua departs for Crusaders.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

60'

Crusaders sub Cullen Grace comes onto the field.

60'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for Crusaders.

60'

Western Force sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

60'

Nic White departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Michael Wells comes onto the field.

60'

Will Harris departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Henry O'Donnell comes onto the field.

60'

Chase Tiatia departs for Western Force.

60'

Chay Fihaki has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

60'
Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

58'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

58'

Noah Hotham comes on.

54'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

54'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'
Try

George Bell scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by George Bell as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jamie Hannah sets up the try.

50'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Coxon being replaced.

48'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Joe Moody coming off.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Owen Franks coming off.

40'

Crusaders sub George Bell comes onto the field.

40'

Brodie McAlister departs for Crusaders.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Western Force go for goal with Ben Donaldson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'
Try

The Western Force maul pushes over the tryline as Tom Horton scores.

41'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Bayley Kuenzle being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Trouble here as Levi Aumua breaches the defence.

32'
Yellow Card

Carlo Tizzano (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

27'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson adds the points for Western Force.

23'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Izack Rodda getting some game time.

20'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tom Franklin being replaced.

20'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming on.

19'

Crusaders make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming off.

19'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Western Force is finished off by Chase Tiatia

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chase Tiatia bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

17'

Bayley Kuenzle sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Kurtley Beale took full advantage.

16'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

8'

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

4'
Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Levi Aumua

3'

Sevu Reece sets up the try.

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Force v Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 9
Sat 20th April 2024, 05:35am EDT
HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Force win +22
Force
Crusaders
Force
Time in lead
Crusaders
65
Mins in lead
14
79%
% Of Game In Lead
17%
46%
Possession Last 10 min
54%
12
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
37 - 15
80'
35 - 15
79'
30 - 15
72'
25 - 15
63'
58'
22 - 15
22 - 10
54'
50'
19 - 10
19 - 5
43'
Half Time
16 - 5
41'
11 - 5
27'
11 - 5
23'
8 - 5
17'
3 - 5
8'
3'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.5
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Force
Crusaders
More Less More
7
22m Entries
7
3.57
22m Conversion
2.14
4
Line Breaks
5
72
Carries
141
30
Kicks
21
110
Post Contact Meters
290

Defence Profile

Force
Crusaders
More Less More
8
Dominant Tackles
6
206
Tackles Made
70
34
Tackles Missed
11
7
Turnovers Won
4
4
Tackle Turnover
3
9
Tackle Offload Allowed
4

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
50%
66%
3-6 secs
40%
27%
6+ secs
10%
7%
54
Rucks Won
107

Last 5 Penalties

68'
71'
75'
75'
77'
Force
Crusaders

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