In the second half Aberavon got stronger and Newport faded although one of their players stood out like a beacon and he was Robert Ackerman. Aberavon led at half-time from a Keri Coslett penalty and 12 mins into the half they went further ahead with a Mike Lewis drop goal. 4 mins later Aberavon applied the death blow with wing Kevin James being put over from a ruck 10 yds out .In the 80th min Gary Matthews was put over to wrap up a convincing Aberavon win.