Central Region Club final is over after an absolute arm wrestle at Queenstown in the premier final this afternoon.

Final score Wakatipu 20 - 18

Half time report from the sideline

The game started with a penalty Ben Maxwell offside play put Cromwell in front 3-0 after 5 minutes. Penalty then for Wakatipu after 15 minutes 3-3.

Two Ben Maxwell misses, one from a handy position.

Shortly after though notched conversation to Stefan Blackborough try under the posts Cromwell 10-3 at the first quarter mark.

Very quick response two minutes later from a line out taken from a penalty, tricky conversion made 10-10.

Immediate penalty from the kick off though makes it Cromwell 13-10.

Try in the corner to dangerous Wakatipu number 11 Brooke Wilson gives the home side the lead 15-13 after 29 minutes with another great sideline conversation to first five Rhys Harrild taking it to 17-13.

Back swings the pendulum with a try in the corner to Cromwell wing Kapa Moeke after a brave quick tap. Ben Maxwell misses from out wide despite a breeze behind him. Cromwell 18-17.

Immediate response though with Wakatipu penalty 20-18 Wakatipu half time.

Second Half report

Worst possible start to the second half for Cromwell with 13 Anura Takimoana getting ten in the bin. Wakatipu took the scrum in front from the ensuing penalty but loose hands in the backs let them down. However, smart play moments later has the Wakatipu 12 in almost under the posts. Easy conversion Wakatipu 27-18.

Constant pressure by Cromwell once restored to fifteen got them over the line with 12 to go. Maxwell converts it’s a two point game.

However hopes became thin for Cromwell with a stunning solo effort by #12 Rube Peina gives Wakatipu 34-25 lead with seven to go, and that, sadly for central and Cromwell is the way the game ended.

A very good game to watch and Wakatipu came out worthy champs.