Two Blues finish season on a high
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Sunday, 31 August 2008
NSWRU Media Unit
Parramatta has won the final match of the 2008 Tooheys New Shute Shield regular season, overcoming Penrith at Two Blues Park.
Parramatta fullback Ben Borg battles the Emus defence.
Parramatta fullback Ben Borg battles the Emus defence. [2008 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 22 - Parramatta v Penrith]
Penrith wing Henry Lilomaiava scores for the Emus.
Penrith wing Henry Lilomaiava scores for the Emus. [2008 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 22 - Parramatta v Penrith]
Leading by eight at half-time, Parramatta went on to score a bonus point in their 30-10 victory.
The Two Blues led 13-5 at the break before going on with the match in the second half to secure their seventh win of the season.
Aaron Mattin scored 15 points for the home side through a try, two conversions and two penalties.
Steve Mafi and Winney Paulo were the other tryscorers for the Two Blues while they were also awarded a penalty try.
The Emus scored a try in each half, one each to outside backs Henry Lilomaiava and Solomona Fainifo.
Parramatta 30 (Penalty Try, Steve Mafi, Winney Paulo, Aaron Mattin tries; Aaron Mattin 2 cons, 2 pens) d Penrith 10 (Henry Lilomaiava, Solomona Fainifo) at Two Blues Park. Half-time: Parramatta 13-5. Referee: Warren Dobes.
Yesterday's games - Saturday 30 August 2008
Randwick 34 d Eastern Suburbs 17 at Coogee Oval (HT: Randwick 22-0).
Gordon 26 d Northern Suburbs 14 at North Sydney Oval (HT: Gordon 14-0).
West Harbour 42 d Eastwood 29 at Concord Oval (HT: West Harbour 21-0).
Manly 31 d Warringah 24 at Manly Oval (HT: 10-all).
Sydney University 40 d Southern Districts 0 at Forshaw Rugby Park (HT: Sydney University 21-0).