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AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND TEST MATCH RESULT
28 Mar 2010
A thrilling Test was witnessed today as old rivals Australia and New Zealand were not more than one goal difference for the duration of the game.
At the start of the 3rd chukka Australia led narrowly 4-3 but had lost this lead by one goal by the start of the 4th. They started the 5th chukka 6 goals apiece but New Zealand edged into the lead during this chukka. In the 6th chukka Ruki Baillieu equalised to bring the score to 7 all. However Craig Wilson quickly answered to put New Zealand back in the lead, 8-7. After a penalty, Australia scored to equalise yet again but within minutues, at the northern end of the ground, Australia missed a chance to take the lead missing a penalty opportunity.
So with the score at 8-8, the 7th chukka commenced. The crowd were on their feet by this stage. New Zealand were awarded a penalty and Sam Hopkinson scored. Final Score New Zealand 9 - Australia 8.
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