Warriors can't do anything with their six and try the bomb! It comes down the Raiders and that should be that, tonight. FULLTIME.
Canberra Raiders 20-16
Short kick-off from the Warriors but it doesn't come off. Josh McCrone has the ball.
Canberra Raiders 20-16
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS
WHAT A LEAP! Campese floats one that hangs in the air for Edrick Lee to fly through the air and score what may be the match winner for the Canberra Raiders. Croker from besides the posts, slams it through.
Scored by Edrick Lee. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Canberra Raiders 20-16
Canberra Raiders 20-16
Is there soap on the ball? Warriors drop it AGAIN.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Now a Raiders error and Johnson recovers the ball.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Warriors error again but can the Raiders cross that stripe?
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Raiders trying to gain the lead for the first time since Earl's try but they've knocked it on.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Raiders were composed that set, ran their plays and rolled it in for another set.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Warriors just can't hold onto the ball. They drop it again.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Spoiled though, forward pass from Campese.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
NO TRY.. PENALTY! Croker was held back. They opt for the tap.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Once more we go upstairs, checking grounding and a hold back on Jarrod Croker.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
The enigma that is Feleti Mateo, he can do some great things but also does things like this a forward pass in their own half.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
Oh no, Shaun Johnson is down for the Warriors with a knee injury. This could be devastating for New Zealand.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS
Last tackle, McCrone goes himself despite the protests of Campese and pops an offload to Williams who touches down for a try. Croker converts.
Scored by Sam Williams. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
New Zealand Warriors 16-14
PENALTY Raiders! Williams was heading over the sideline but his momentum was stopped thus a penalty.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
Todd Lowrie has thrown it straight to the Raiders!
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
Raiders were unorganised in that set meaning Dane Tilse kicked on last.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
NO TRY which was academic but it'll be a Warriors dropout. Raiders to pour on the pressure again.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
Upstairs we go again, checking if Joel Thompson got it down first but referee has said NO TRY.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
A huge bomb put up by Williams which is spilled by Vatuvei and picked up by Laumape. Offside. PENALTY Raiders.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS
It's been given the GREEN LIGHTS! Edrick Lee was given ball in space and with three defenders on him is able to keep himself and the ball inside for the four pointer. Croker with the conversion, hits the upright and out.
Scored by Edrick Lee. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker unsuccessful.
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
New Zealand Warriors 16-8
VIDEO REFEREE: Possible TRY! Edrick Lee doing the superman dive which is common for wingers these days.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
Add another to the injured list. Sandor Earl has done his medial ligament and won't return.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
PENALTY Raiders! Offside against the Warriors.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
Josh Papalii is away in the clear but he has the blinkers on so can't see Sam Williams. He in turn spills it into the hands of Vatuvei.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
PENALTY Raiders. The count is at 3-0 for the home side now.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! A nice kick evades being touched by Vatuvei but Ben Henry doesn't miss and scores the Warriors third try. Johnson converts.
Scored by Ben Henry. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
New Zealand Warriors 16-4
POSSIBLE TRY.. WARRIORS: BEN HENRY! We have gone upstairs to check for an error.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
NEWS IN: Pita Godinet pulled out right before kick-off, so Bill Tupou is in the side and on the field for Dane Nielsen.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Warriors kick-off the second half. Raiders with first possession.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
HALFTIME! After a frantic opening twenty minutes, the game has calmed down and Warriors head into the break leading 10-4.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Splendid kick from the Raiders there highlighted by the first chaser being TERRY CAMPESE.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
A big cheer here for Terry Campese on his return to the NRL.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Injuries galore tonight: David Shillington is off with Pita Godinet also off.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Or not?! From the scrum Laumape is picked up and taken into touch.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Dear, oh dear. Reece Robinson drops it stone cold on first tackle allowing the Warriors a whole set at their line.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Good set play from the Warriors, they got Kevin Locke one on one with his defender and he finds Vatuvei in space who touches down with another simple try Johnson with another tough conversion, goes over.
Scored by Manu Vatuvei. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
New Zealand Warriors 10-4
Jack Wighton is ON REPORT for the tackle on Nielsen.
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Dane Nielsen is down after a neck injury. He is getting checked on.
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TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
TRY Warriors! They kept it alive on last tackle with quick hands that finishes with Vatuvei who puts it down for the TRY. Vatuvei's reaction shows that the final pass for the try was forward. Johnson from the sideline, misses after hitting the post.
Scored by Manu Vatuvei. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson unsuccessful.
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TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS
It was examined and GREEN LIGHT! TRY! Sandor Earl following a succession of kicks plants the ball down with a slight suspicion of offside. Croker misses the conversion.
Scored by Sandor Earl. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker unsuccessful.
Canberra Raiders 4-0
Canberra Raiders 4-0
POSSIBLE TRY Raiders! Checking the grounding.
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Raiders have it over the tryline but it was ruled forward. Shillington also walks off with an injury.
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ANOTHER set coming for the Warriors, following a dropout. Raiders will want to make this pressure toil.
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Horror start for the Warriors. Two PENALTIES and a knock on. Raiders right on the attack.
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We have the first PENALTY of the night. Warriors offside.
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KICK-OFF!
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TEAM CHANGES:
CAN: Terry Campese and Joel Thompson return in #18 and #19 respectively with Anthony Milford and Joe Picker dropping out.
WAR: Dane Nielsen is IN and Ben Matulino start. Bill Tupou is out and Sam Rapira goes to the bench.
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Welcome to Canberra for tonight's contest between Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors. It features the return of Terry Campese for the home side!
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Adam Devcich, Chris James
Touch Judges: Jason Walsh, Peter Gough
Video Referee: Paul Mellor, Reece Williams
CANBERRA RAIDERS (20)
Tries: Sandor Earl, Edrick Lee (2), Sam Williams
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (2/4)
Penalty Goals:
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS (16)
Tries: Manu Vatuvei (2), Ben Henry
Field Goals:
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (2/3)
Penalty Goals: