Late penalty sinks WP

Late penalty sinks WP

25 Aug 2012

RYAN VREDE saw the Golden Lions win a tight encounter against Western Province 26-23 thanks to a penalty after the siren had sounded.

WP’s discipline was awful throughout the match and it was fitting that a penalty, which stemmed from a blatantly offside Deon Fourie steal, would be their demise. Elton Jantjies’ sixth successful goal grabbed a much-needed victory for the union that has endured a torrid time off the field in recent weeks.

WP got off to a good start, spraying the ball across the park in a manner some of their supporters have been pleading for. They earned the right to do so through powerful phase play, which created holes in the Lions’ defensive that WP’s hot steppers exploited.

Gerhard van den Heever rounded off a 15-phase move which featured an excellent break from Juan de Jongh. Demetri Catrakilis converted and added a penalty shortly thereafter for a comfortable lead 12 minutes into the contest.

But the Lions regrouped and settled into their game plan, dominating the remainder of the half. Jantjies got them off with a penalty and Josh Strauss crossed the whitewash soon thereafter, finishing a slick attacking move.

Jantjies missed the conversion but banked a penalty just before the break to take his side ahead. WP must have felt comfortable in the opening exchanges, however, having being starved of possession and territory and in the face of an improved defensive effort, they looked decidedly rudderless.

The visitors started more strongly upon resumption of the match, but they butchered a clutch of very good opportunities. Again the Lions survived without too much damage inflicted and rebounded superbly, Jantjies capitalising on WP’s ill-discipline to establish a 20-13 lead going into the last 15 minutes.

Catrakilis set up a tense finish with a penalty nine minutes from full-time, but yet more brainless breakdown play saw Jantjies kick his fifth three pointer of the evening to regain breathing room.

But WP refused to relent and having camped in the Lions’ red zone for much of the closing stages, finally broke through, Brok Harris driving over. Catrakilis levelled to spark hope of a WP win, but the Lions drove into their half and Jantjies cooly slotted the decisive kick.


309 Comments

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  • 201.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:26 pm

    WP trying to make the playoffs kicking penalties like the Stormers ?

  • 202.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:27 pm

    @nama1-198: Yes i have, and i know what i have seen, Nama dont always jump opn the band wagon becuase someone points out something about a non white player every should be abl;e to be criticised

  • 203.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:27 pm

    Sharks lover ignore nama mama we will always defend non hite players…. Big earl rose fan aswel…

  • 204.Spiesisworthless1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:27 pm

    @i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-173: I’ll change it one of these days bro when we’ve got a steady number 8 entrenched in the Bok starting line-up.

    @nama1-186: Thanks bud.

  • 205.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:27 pm

    NICE ! Pale toe…pale toe….

  • 206.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:28 pm

    silly play from JDJ,

    JANTJIES PUNNISHES HIM

  • 207.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:28 pm

    @Dusky-190:
    Siya has done well in this match. A few good carries as well as his usual good defensive work.

    Sorry boet.

  • 208.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:28 pm

    Jean de jongh started well… But faded big time…. Heineke proved to be right again

  • 209.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:29 pm

    Come on Lions !!! Just a few minutes left !

  • 210.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:29 pm

    Shroder and the Greek are a little undercooked for this level. The Greek should do okay at the Kings though.

  • 211.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:30 pm

    Whatever SL and “Humphrey”

    What ever.

  • 212.Bagel: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:30 pm

    Is our discipline really that kak? Or this another Vodacom Cup ref experiment…

  • 213.Humphrey: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:30 pm

    Defend Lions!

  • 214.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:30 pm

    This Helberg lightie….wasn’t he the one that was involved in that mother/daughter love triangle in Pretoria that ended in the mom trying to arrange a hit on him ?

  • 215.Humphrey: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:31 pm

    @Dawn-211: don’t they call you “Prawn”?

  • 216.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:31 pm

    Aplon also not at his best… Whats going on with the fringe players? Theyll never make the bok team if they play like this

  • 217.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:31 pm

    @nama1-207: Heavily overrated. Another Solly Tyibilika.

  • 218.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:32 pm

    @katman-210: you know the gReek is ex JHB??

  • 219.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:32 pm

    @sharks_lover-202:
    If you are fair in your criticism, it’s fine. The man saved two tries with good defence.

    Only one defensive lapse by him in this game so far.

    It is BLACK or COLOURED. Stop this NON-WHITE kak.

    White is not the norm from which every other person’s colour should be measured, OK?

  • 220.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    Fokkit.

  • 221.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    Ref trying to help Western Problems to win.

  • 222.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    Brock the rock does it for WP.

  • 223.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    Good comeback wp

  • 224.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    Juan Harris?

  • 225.Bagel: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:33 pm

    @Dusky-217: Completely different players… Or are you just referring to them both being black?

  • 226.Humphrey: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:34 pm

    Nama hoekom with you its always about race? Are you a racist?

  • 227.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:34 pm

    Brok the rock rolls rumbles over

  • 228.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:35 pm

    @nama1-219: Not Bok quality. Not yet. Maybe if he finds his Unicorn on the mountain.

  • 229.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:35 pm

    @Dusky-214:
    I was wondering the same thing here.

    When did the Bulls let go of him?

    Banging both mother and daughter!!!! They are very naughty in Pretoria. :lol:

  • 230.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:36 pm

    @nama1-219: NOt even gonna bother further with you Nama i know what i been seeing from you,

  • 231.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:36 pm

    @Bagel-225: They remind me of each other in averageness. The black might have brought it to mind.

  • 232.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:36 pm

    Lets see if webster can make this kick”….. No the quota is scared…. Happy with the draw?

  • 233.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:36 pm

    Why doesn’t Elton have a pop?

  • 234.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:36 pm

    Vokkit!!!

    Kak call by the linesman.

  • 235.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:37 pm

    Why did Duvenage kick it away? mindless

  • 236.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:37 pm

    Shocking calll… Man down at take the scrum…. Webster you pisgat

  • 237.W.P: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:37 pm

    Duwenhage jou MSP!!!!!!!!!

  • 238.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:38 pm

    @nama1-229: Not naughty, just devoid of complex frontal cortex reason. Mother was an old dog whereas the daughter was hot ! Yet he has to go pomp the mom.

  • 239.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    Come on son, put it over.

  • 240.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    penalty Lions, yesssssssssssssssssssssss

  • 241.grant100: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    Deon fourie is a donkey

  • 242.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    @Humphrey-226:
    Poin t me to the comment that gives you that idea???

    Always find it funny when you and your alter ego, Grant 100, accuse other people of being obsessed with race.

    Elton going to win it for the Lions 4 minutes after the hooter.

    Vokkit!!!

  • 243.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    @katman-239: Congrats KAt bro, damn well played

  • 244.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    aw man lol, in the side

  • 245.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:39 pm

    Deon Fourie you beauty !

  • 246.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:40 pm

    Soooo happy for the Lions

  • 247.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:40 pm

    Province get their bonus point :-)

  • 248.nama1: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:40 pm

    Elton must definitely be MoM.

    Waiting for the fool to credit Butch for his performance. :lol:

  • 249.W.P: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:41 pm

    Can someone please break Duwenhage’s leg so badly that he never plays rugby again! K@k call by the linesman as well.

  • 250.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    25 Aug 2012, 18:41 pm

    Lions 26-23 WP FT

    great game

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