An incredible battle in this mornings quarter final saw Tauranga secure a shot in tomorrows Semi Finals. After Australia initially took the lead just a minute into the first quarter the very next attack Tauranga reciprocated. An even first quarter showed this was lining up to be a great game. Tauranga secured the lead heading into half time 2 - 4. Australia were not prepared to give it up that easily and came back strong in the 3rd quarter to equalise the score 4 - 4 heading into the final quarter. 20 Seconds in and a great goal by Sean McKenzie from Tauranga allowed them to gain the advantage once again. Despite several attempts and opportunities both ways the remainder of the quarter stayed scoreless giving Tauranga the victory 4 - 5.
Cayne Dew and Tristan Houghton carried the team in the first quarter scoring 2 goals each for Tauranga. Jackson Summers and Lukas Mackaway from Australia also contributed 2 goals each.
Born Kiwi but Australian Representative
"It's been really fun getting to play some of my previous team mates." - Lachlan
Lachlan Mackenzie a former participant of the North Harbour Water Polo club in New Zealand is now competing at a representative level for Australian Water Polo. Although Lachlan was disappointed with today's outcome he has thoroughly enjoyed coming back to New Zealand and playing against some of his former team mates and friends.
Lachlan now carrying a slight Australian accent says "I miss somethings about New Zealand a bit but I am really enjoying living in Australia."
Former North Harbour Coach Steve Knights says - "Lachlan was a huge loss to the North Harbour program and it is no surprise that he has turned up on our shores having been identified by Australian Water Polo, he is an exceptional young man with a great attitude."
Lachlans Former Club.....
North Harbour are through to Semi Finals
An impressive match gave North Harbour a convincing wine over CDM Polo 2 to secure their spot in the Semi Finals. With a final score 11 - 3, really showing that this team is going to be a tough one to beat. North Harbour's Anton Sunde lead the team with scoring 4 goals to increase this score margin but it was a solid team effort from all with 7 player's all jumping on the scoreboard with at least 1 goal if not 2.
U18 Men Semi Final tomorrow at West Wave Aquatic Centre
| 11:15 AM | Canberra Academy A (Wnr QF1) | Tauranga (Wnr QF3) | U18M | ||
| 12:15 PM | Marist Red (Wnr QF2) | North Harbour (Wnr QF4) | U18M |
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