NewzBay of Plenty defeated Northland 34-31 in a second-round NPC match. The result was decided in the 77th minute when fullback Jason Robertson successfully converted a penalty kick to break the deadlock in a closely contested game. This victory marks Bay of Plenty’s first win of the current NPC season.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralBay of Plenty v Northland - NPC round 2
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