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Muruks to defend SP Cup
By DAVID KAPI
DEFENDING SP Cup
premiers Mabey & Johnson Muruks will defend their title
following a narrow 18-16 win against Brian Bell Bulldogs at
Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby yesterday.
The Lae-based Mendi men will meet the 2007 minor premiers Agmark
Gurias in the grand final at Lloyd Robson Oval on Sunday.
The Muruks, after defeating in-form Bintagor Lahanis 20-10 last
weekend in Lae, hung on to deny the Bulldogs a maiden grand
final appearance.
Yesterday, the Dogs lacked disciplined as they gave away
penalties early in the first half, enabling winger Siva Milfred
to score two tries in same fashion in ten minutes to take Muruks
to a commanding 10-0 lead, but a Jersey Joe try narrowed the
scoreline to 10-4 at halftime.
In the second half, the Muruks added a controversial
four-pointer through centre Jonathan Wagano – the ball appeared
to have been knocked forward by hooker Charlie Wabo but referee
awarded the try for Muruks to lead 14-4.
However, a brilliant 50-metre individual try to fullback Joshua
Poria sparked a near Dogs comeback and second row Suckling
Danage looked to break the Muruks heart with an individual try
but a killer blow from winger Terry Toa did much for the Muruks
who did quite well to secure a grand final berth with a narrow
18-16 win.
 
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