New Zealand vs Tonga Rugby 2011 World Cup at Eden Park
New Zealand won the opening match 41 - 10 against Tonga in Rugby 2011 World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday 9 September, 2011.
Dan Carter of New Zealand, opened the scoring with an early penalty. In second half Isaia Toeava went close for the All Blacks but the video referee ruled he had been tackled into touch. Putting pressure by New Zealand got result in the 59th minute as Kahui regathered his own kick to put Flanker Jerome Kaino in for his 5th International try.
Alisona Taumalolo for Tonga - only their second-ever try against New Zealand. Alisona Taumalolo of Tonga scored a consolation try near the end stages of the match. Kurt Morath, who had kicked a penalty on the stroke of half-time, added the conversion.
Man of the Match is Richard Kahui of New Zealand.
Alisona Taumalolo for Tonga - only their second-ever try against New Zealand. Alisona Taumalolo of Tonga scored a consolation try near the end stages of the match. Kurt Morath, who had kicked a penalty on the stroke of half-time, added the conversion.
Man of the Match is Richard Kahui of New Zealand.
Match Statistics
| New Zealand | Tonga | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Final Score card | 10 |
| 6 | Tries | 1 |
| 4 (2) | Conversions (Missed) | 1 (0) |
| 1 (0) | Penalty Goals (Missed) | 1 (1) |
| 0 (0) | Drop Goals (Missed) | 0 (0) |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| Ball Possession | ||
| 49% | Full Match | 51% |
| 39% | Last 10 Mins | 61% |
| Territory | ||
| 46% | Full Match | 54% |
| 35% | Last 10 Mins | 65% |
| Time In Opposition 22 | ||
| 8'1" | Full Match | 12'31" |
| 0'6" | Last 10 Mins | 1'46" |
Team Lineups
| New Zealand | ||
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Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, Owen Franks, Brad Thorn, Ali Williams, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw, Victor Vito, Jimmy Cowan, Daniel Carter, Isaia Toeava, Sonny Bill Williams, Ma'a Nonu, Richard Kahui, Israel Dagg
Replacements: Corey Flynn,Ben Franks, Anthony Boric, Sam Whitelock, Piri Weepu, Colin Slade, Cory Jane |
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| Tonga | ||
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Soane Tonga'uiha, Aleki Lutui, Taufa'ao Filise, Paino Hehea, Joseph Tuineau, Sione Kalamafoni, Finau Maka, Viliami Ma'afu, Taniela Moa, Kurt Morath, Siale Piutau, Andrew Ma'ilei, Sukanaivalu Hufanga, Viliame Iongi, Vungakoto Lilo
Replacements: Ephraim Taukafa, Alisona Taumalolo, Kisi Pulu, Sione Timani, Samiu Vahafolau, Samisoni Fisilau, Alipate Fatafehi |
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