The small details made a big difference as Kingswood are the Kings op K-Day

Kingswood College was wasting no time to get things started this Saturday and put some points on the board. At under a minute into the first half, a penalty was granted in favour on Kingswood College who opted to kick for poles by way of Praise Matsila. 

Matsila was successful from more than fifty metres out, giving them a great start to the game and putting them three points ahead. 

Following an aggressive tackle, St Andrew’ College received a yellow card, providing another opportunity for Kingswood College to succeed in a penalty kick. Once again, Praise Matsila came through for his squad and made the kick from quite far off. Although there was still much of the game to be played, Kingswood College had earned themselves a decent advantage of six points and positioned themselves in the lead. 

Although Kingswood College held the advantage for more than fifteen minutes, St Andrew’ College quickly caught up with their next play. With around ten minutes left in the first half, Oliver Myatt-Taylor scored a try for St Andrews. 

Half time would arrive with Kingswood College only one point ahead at 6-5. 

After much resistance from both sides, St Andrew’ College put the first points on the board in the second half with yet another try from Oliver Myatt-Taylor. St Andrews took the lead and just needed to maintain this until the end. 

Time had already run out and it seemed St Andrew’ College were safe, however, game play continued due to stoppages from the yellow cards. In the last moments, Kingswood College fought relentlessly at St Andrew’ College try line, until Amazing Vheriwa broke through the defence and scored the winning try for Kingswood College. When Praise Matsila succeeded in his third kick of the game, Kingswood took the victory at 13-10. 

Kingswood College 13 – Try: Amazing Vheriwa. Conversion: Praise Matsila. Penalties: Matsila (2). St Andrew’s College 10 – Tries: Oliver Myatt-Taylor (2).