By NICK GALEA - Under-19 Division 2
NEWPORT Power have snatched victory over Werribee Districts in an enthralling contest at Langshaw Reserve to remain top of the Under-19 Division Two ladder and maintain their unbeaten start to the 2016 season.
Werribee Districts dominated the first quarter having settled quickly as their tall forwards created headaches for Newport's defence.
The ball remained in Werribee's forward 50 for majority of the quarter and the 15-point margin at the first change could've been greater if it wasn’t for some tight defence from Newport.
Scott Woods was everywhere, kicking two goals in what was a dominant start.
Werribee's dominance continued in the early parts of the second quarter without reward and Newport made them pay as they started to get back into the game by winning the clearances.
A highlight of the term was a great passage of team play starting from Rabih Dannaoui who passed to Alex Turcinovich and subsequently speared a pass to Youssef El Hawli to give him his second of the quarter.
Werribee led by just four points at the long break.
The game remained a tight tussle as both sides went goal for goal in the third each kicking three.
A tense last quarter unfolded with Werribee getting out to a two goal lead before consecutive goals to Newport's Nizar Haddara and Youssef El Hawli levelled the scores at 62 apiece.
Scott Woods regained the lead after a genuine crumbing goal only for Youssef El Hawli to snap truly from 15 under heavy congestion to win the game by a point.
It was a fine spectacle of Aussie Rules.
Newport's Youssef El Hawli was brilliant with five goals, Nazir and Jehad Haddara were strong contributors, with the former bagging two crucial goals.
For Werribee Districts, Scott Woods kicked four goals, Blake Taylor was full of silk and kicked two goals whilst Harley Kilby was fierce at the contest.
The other game had Albion as victors in their match against Sanctuary Lakes 19.11. 125 to 2.2. 14.
After a close first quarter, the Cats put the foot down slamming nine consecutive goals to lead by 67-points at half-time. Albion's Liam White was best on ground, Koby Wilson-Roach slotted seven goals and James Leach kicked another bag of five.
Rinor Zuzaku and Liam Banks stood up for Sanctuary Lakes with Mitchel Grima and Marvin Seevers the goal scorers.
Round 8 has Newport Power host Albion in a top of the table clash and Wyndhamvale come up against Sanctuary Lakes.
Werribee Districts have the bye.
Last Modified on 23/05/2016 17:31