Marist beats Woodland in 1978 Section B final with a magical kick from Gary Bennetts

Section B game in 1978 between Marist and Woodlands was the prelude to the Galbraith final game between Tokanui and Invercargill on Rugby Park.  This was another tight game and it was only the boot of Gary Bennetts who kicked a remarkable sideline conversion.  This put his tally for the season on 98 and he was desparately trying to score another two points at least.

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The game was low key in the first half and it was about each team trying to wear the other one down. 
Time Line
Gary Bennetts kicked a penalty goal
Rex Carter kicked a penalty goal.
Half time 3-3
Keith Gaines runs around a wall of Woodlands defenders to score a try.
Rex Carter kicks a second penalty goal.
Rex Duncan scores a great half-backs try for Woodlands.
Carter converts.
Paul Burrows gets good ball from Gaines who has run the blind side to score.
Bennetts converts.
Full time 13-12

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