Broncos finally snare a victory at
home over NZ Warriors

Close to 29,000 league fans were greeted with some razzle dazzle football yet again with the Broncos showing the NZ Warriors that visitors can be beaten at Suncorp, winning 28-20 in hot, muggy conditions.

The Warriors came out with full guns blazing snaring 2 quick tries to Brent Webb, to lead by 10-0 after only 5 minutes.

Not letting the game slip away from them, the Broncos hit back with a two quick tries to Brad Meyers and Darren Lockyer, to hold the lead of 12-10 to the break.

The second half saw rain and more rain. Ball retention became a big issue , with the Broncos getting the better deal.

With the match looking set for a Broncos win after 3/4 of the game, a handy lead of 22-10, the Warriors with their usual spirited comeback soon had the score back to within 2 points at 22-20. A late try to Berrigan in the 75th min, sealed a deserved home victory for the Brisbane Broncos.

Leagueunlimited players of the match:

3 - Shaun Berrigan (Broncos) 2 - Darren Lockyer (Broncos) 1 - Gordon Tallis (Broncos)

Suncorp Stadium, Crowd: 29,000 Referee: Sean Hampstead Video Referee: Tim Mander

Scorers: BRONCOS 28 Tries: Shaun Berrigan 2, Brad Meyers, Michael DeVere Goals: Michael DeVere 6/6 defeated WARRIORS 20 Tries: Brent Webb 2, Francis Meli, Thomas Leuluai Goals: Tony Martin 2/4

By the clock:

0 min: Kickoff!

2 min: TRY - Critical mistake by Hunt,Brent Webb pounces on the ball and scores a try. Tony Martin misses the conversion. Warriors 4-0

5 min: TRY - Brent Webb runs over 50 metres to score. Tony Martin converts. Warriors 10-0

9 min: TRY - Brad Meyers scores for the Broncos after a penalty right in front for marker infringement. Michael DeVere converts. Warriors 10-6

13 min: TRY - Darren Lockyer throws a beautiful pass to find Shaun Berrigan out wide to score.Michael DeVere converts. Broncos 12-6

20 min: NEWS - Both sides creating lots of opportunities making errors near the try line

32 min: NEWS - Broncos looking dangerous but making critical errors when trying to finish. A suspected fractured arm for Monty Beetham (Warriors). Broncos still lead 12-10

36 min: NEWS - Wairangi Koopu placed on report for a dangerous (over horizontal) tackle

40 min: Halftime has fallen upon us after 40 minutes of some dazzling football. A well needed brake for all players involved. Broncos have the lead at the break by 12-10

Second half kick off, there's is now heavy rain falling inside the stadium

43 min: NEWS - Wairangi Koopu picks up the ball from an off side position.Michael DeVere strikes the ball from 35 metres out. Broncos lead 14-10

48 min: TRY - Francis Meli drops the ball near his tryline. Tallis picks up the ball and offloads to Michael DeVere to score a try. DeVere converts.Broncos lead 20-10

55 min: NEWS - The Warriors can feel very unlucky after missing 2 good opportunities to score tries

62 min: The Broncos are gifted two points from right in front.Broncos extend their lead 22-10

63 min: TRY - The Warriors create a two on one situation after some excellent backline passing, Francis Meli scores in the corner. Tony Martin misses the conversion. Broncos lead 22-14

64 min: TRY - Tony Martin brakes the line to pass to Thomas Leuluai who scores under the post.Martin converts. Broncos lead 22-20

75 min : TRY - Shaun Berrigan exploits the Warriors lazy defence to score his double under the post.DeVere converts. Broncos lead 28-20

80 min : The final whistle is blown in what has been a entertaining match of League and a well deserved victory for the Broncos