Blues 36 - 17 Moana Pasifika

● full_time 80 minutes

12 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Eden Park

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The Blues secured a convincing 36-17 victory over Moana Pasifika at Eden Park. Ricky Riccitelli opened the scoring with an early try, followed by Beauden Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu, establishing a strong lead. Barrett added a conversion to make it 19-5 after Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa responded for Moana Pasifika. Mark Tele'a and Hoskins Sotutu further extended the Blues’ lead with tries shortly after halftime, with Barrett converting both. Miracle Faiilagi scored for Moana Pasifika, but their efforts fell short as the Blues maintained control. Kurt Eklund capped off the scoring with a try before Kyren Taumoefolau crossed for the visitors in the dying moments. The match showcased the Blues' attacking prowess, with Barrett playing a crucial role in orchestrating their play.

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Temperature: 20.1°C (Feels like 18.7°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 18.2 km/h, gusting to 35.1 km/h Humidity: 58% Cloud Cover: 24%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
2' try Ricky Riccitelli
15' try Beauden Barrett
25' try Patrick Tuipulotu
26' conversion Beauden Barrett
30' try Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
36' try Mark Tele'a
37' conversion Beauden Barrett
40' substitution Mills Sanerivi
40' half_time
40' second_half
42' substitution Melani Matavao
47' try Hoskins Sotutu
47' substitution Abraham Pole
47' substitution Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou
47' substitution Allan Craig
48' conversion Beauden Barrett
49' substitution Ricky Riccitelli
49' substitution Josh Fusitu'a
52' substitution William Havili
57' try Miracle Faiilagi
57' conversion Patrick Pellegrini
60' substitution Angus Ta'avao
61' substitution Miracle Faiilagi
63' substitution Lalomilo Lalomilo
63' substitution Hoskins Sotutu
64' try Kurt Eklund
64' substitution Beauden Barrett
66' substitution Patrick Tuipulotu
70' substitution Finlay Christie
75' substitution Rieko Ioane
79' try Kyren Taumoefolau
80' full_time