Match Centre

That's full time here and the North Queensland Cowboys have recorded a vital 24-16 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs which moves them into the top 4.

North Queensland Cowboys 24-16

Reynolds kicks it out on the full and it's all unraveling here at Belmore. The Cowboys will fancy themselves for more points

North Queensland Cowboys 18-4

It comes undone as they are penalised for a push in the back on the kick chase. Think that might be the night for the Dogs.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-4

The Bulldogs get a penalty for work around the neck, can the come back start here? They need something here the Dogs, looking very flat

North Queensland Cowboys 18-4

Razzle dazzle by the Cowboys as Lowe and Thurston again combine to slice through, Winterstein puts in the grubber at the end of the play to get another repeat set

North Queensland Cowboys 12-4

The Cowboys make a mess of it though and Winterstein loses the ball about 25m out. the Dogs get a reprieve, can they keep themselves in this game?

North Queensland Cowboys 12-4

The Cowboys are well and truly in control now and are grinding over the Bulldogs. they show their defensive steel by throwing Morris over the touchline.

North Queensland Cowboys 12-4

The Bulldogs go so close! We go to the bunker for a grubber in the in goal but Tolman has knocked it on by a fingertip! Close

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

A penalty to the Bulldogs to relieve the pressure as they were just 5m out from their own line

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Both sides play it safe with their first sets after the break. Reynolds puts it in to touch about 15m out from the Cowboys line

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

We're back for the 2nd half folks. Strap yourselves in as this should be a brilliant 2nd half!

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

So that's half time here folks. This is a really absorbing clash which the Cowboys lead 6-4. The Bulldogs defence has been impressive and the atmosphere is electric at Belmore. Huge 2nd 40 minutes coming up. Rejoin us in 15 minutes!

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Fantastic arm wrestle this, who will be the first to crack?

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Amazing resilience from the Bulldogs who have forced an error from the Cowboys and survive this onslaught. They'll take a lot of confidence from this the Bulldogs.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Thurston grubbers on 3rd tackle for Morgan who is racing through, however Hopoate is there to ground it in the in goal, yet another set for the Bulldogs to defend! That's 5 in a row!

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Another repeat set! Thurston has the ball on a string tonight, Morris takes it dead.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Thurston puts in another smart, dinky kick into the in goal which is eventually grounded by Mbye who as falling over in the process, acrobatic stuff by the little man! Another set for the Cowboys!

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Repeat set here for the Cowboys as Thurston puts in a smart grubber and Hopoate takes it dead.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

And another lost ball by the Bulldogs, they're starting to lose their way at the moment. The Cowboys won't need any invitation to attack the line.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

The dewy weather affecting both teams as Hopoate knocks on with the first tackle.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

And now the Cowboys invite them back into the game as Thurston kicks out on the full! Bulldogs get the ball 30m out.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Terrible last tackle options by the Dogs here as Lichaa passes to Tolman on the last and he is easy pickings for the Cowboys defence. Handover

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

Some heavy defence by the Bulldogs causes Taumalolo to lose the ball right on half way

North Queensland Cowboys 6-4

North Queensland raid down that left hand side again and look like they'll score after Linnett gets around Holland (not for the first time tonight) and flicks a ball back to Coote which goes array and the Dogs dive on it. However 3 tackles later Morris drops the ball and Cowboys have another chance to build pressure from 30m out

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-2

Crazy last ditch defence by the Bulldogs somehow deny the Cowboys. They move the ball across the field two or three times before Thurston kicks to the corner where Winterstein is ground just 1m out from the line! This is semi final football type stuff from these sides!

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-2

A beautiful follow up set by the Bulldogs who travel 55 metres in the set and then Mbye slots the kick into touch 3 metres out. Perfect set.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-2

This is developing into a really strong battle in the middle of the field. Some very heavy hits and bruising encounters

North Queensland Cowboys 2-0

The Bulldogs shift it early and to the left hand side through Brett Morris, however he grounds the ball on the touchline in a close shave about 1m away from the line!

North Queensland Cowboys 2-0

Now the Bulldogs get a penalty with Cowboys inside the 10 metres. Good chance here for the Boys from Belmore.

North Queensland Cowboys 2-0

No the start Des Hasler will have wanted from his troops. Vital that they hit back well.

North Queensland Cowboys 2-0

Now an infringement in the play the ball by Graham gifts the Cowboys with a penalty 10m directly in front

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No non sense start from the Bulldogs who make some solid metres via Klemmer before Mbye gets them out of their own half with a nice, clearing kick

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Both sides are out on the field and we are ready for kickoff!

Both sides have moved inside and completed their warm ups. Not long to go now. Whose your tip?

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Welcome to Belmore Sports Ground for Thursday Night football between two of the premier sides in the top 8. It's Canterbury Vs North Queensland folks!
Canterbury need a win to consolidate their top 4 standing whilst the Cowboys bounced back last week convincingly against the Warriors and are nipping at their heels in 5th place. This game has big repercussions for the season and is sure to be a cracking contest.
In some late mail: Canterbury are 1-17 and will line up as named on tuesday, whilst the Cowboys are boosted by the return of star hooker Jake Granville in jersey 18.