Raiders
finally nail one away from home

The Raiders have finally put an end to their 6 loss losing streak away from home with a hard fought win at Suncorp Stadium by beating the Broncos 21-14.

The game was as even as any game could be with some tough defence and classy attack shown by both the teams.

The Raiders held the lead at the break by 12-6 but the Broncos came out firing in the second half to easily even up the scoreboard.

Tit for tat plays ensued until Phillip Graham scored a try in the 64th minute following some experience shown by McLinden to strip the ball close to their line. McLinden then pit the proverbial nail in the coffin with a field goal in the 73rd minute to seal the match.

Suncorp Stadium Referee: Paul Simpkins Video Referee: Tim Mander Touch Judges: Steve Nash, Gavin Badger

Scorers: BRONCOS 14 Tries: Hunt Goals: De Vere 1/1 defeated by RAIDERS 21 Tries: McLinden, Woolford Goals: Gafa 2/2

By the clock: A great crowd at Suncorp Stadium greets the players in bright sunshine

0 min: Kick off!

4th min: NEWS - The Raiders defending well after a mistake gives the Broncos possession 20 metres out from their line. Otherwise a solid start by the two teams

8th min: NEWS - Mistakes by both sides dictating the play as the defence is strong. No score yet in the game

9th min: TRY - McLinden for Raiders. Lockyer kicking the ball out on the full gave great field position to the Raiders. Quick plays and McLinden wrong foots Hunt to score, great solo effort. Gafa adds the extras. Raiders 6-0

11th min: NO TRY - Woolford (Raiders) denied a try. He chipped over the defence, and dived on the ball over the line. Mander the video ref, says no try. 20 metre restart for the Broncos. Raiders 6-0

15th min: TRY - Woolford for Raiders. Once again the video ref is used this time awarding the try. The Raiders cutting through the defence with ease. Woolford muscles his way over the line superbly. Gafa kicks the conversion. Raiders 12-0

20th min: NEWS - The Broncos looking a little lost on attack, the Raiders confidence growing all the time

22nd min: TRY - Hunt for Broncos. The Broncos finally get the inside passes to stick. The involvement of Carroll and Lockyer sets up Hunt well to stretch out for a one handed try, after catching Schifcofske on the back foot. Raiders 12-6

26th min: NEWS - The Suncorp crowd starting to come alive and backing their team. Broncos hot on attack with Phil Graham almost making a classic intercept. Next set and Civoniceva (Broncos) is across the line but pulled up for a double movement. Raiders lead 12-6

27th min: NO TRY - The video ref is hot demand as Mander is used to see if Graham has scored for the Raiders after some great plays by the team down the other end of the field. The replay shows Graham touching down at the same time as touching the corner post. A tough call to make. Raiders lead 12-6 still

28th min: NO TRY - Broncos turn for the video ref. Martin (Raiders) does an incredible tackle to have Carroll held up in goal. End to end stuff with the Raiders holding their 12-6 lead

34th min: The Raiders giving away cheap possession but their defence is holding out the stinging Broncos attack. Davico (Raiders) lucky not to be binned after kicking the ball away in disgust at one of the ref's decisions

37th min: NEWS - McLinden notes the Broncos defence is up and put a terrific kick in behind the line. Unfortunately it goes just a little too far with Graham chasing through. Raiders lead 12-6

HALFTIME: An interesting game, with a lot of players sucking in the big ones. Raiders lead 12-6

Second half underway...

41st min: NEWS - Davico (Raiders) down in back play with what looks to be a nose injury following a head clash with Darren Smith. He's up and back in the game

43rd min: Tate (Broncos) makes the first break in the half but is mowed down by Schifcofske and forced into touch after a 40 metre run. Raiders 12-6

44th min: NEWS - From the Broncos dressing room, Ikin out with a corked thigh and unlikely to return to the game

46th min: TRY - De Vere for Broncos. The Broncos have come out strong since the break. A nice chip through from Lockyer ten metres from the line bounces up nicely for De Vere to score. No video ref used this time with a hint of De Vere offside from the kick. De Vere converts his try. 12 all

52nd min: The Raiders soaking up the pressure well after the Broncos look dangerous

54th min: PENALTY GOAL - Gafa for Raiders. The Broncos pinged for a penalty right out in front of the posts. Gafa makes no mistake. Raiders 14-12

55th min: NEWS - Hindmarsh (Raiders) back into the game after 6-8 stitches in his head

58th min: PENALTY GOAL - De Vere for Broncos. Minto makes a 60 metre break up to his line. The Broncos come within inches of scoring and the Raiders are penalised for offside. De Vere from out in front ties up the game yet again. 14 all

64th min: TRY - Graham for Raiders. The video ref is used to determine a one on one strip by McLinden on Frawley. Mogg came in to tackle after the strip. McLinden gets the ball out to the unmarked Graham who scores. Gafa misses the conversion. Raiders 18-14

68th min: NEWS - Carroll (Broncos) on report as Carroll's forearm contacts McLinden's head seemingly falling off the ball to make contact after the initial tackle.

68th min: PENALTY GOAL - Gafa adds 2 points following the penalty against Carroll. Raiders 20-14

73rd min: FIELD GOAL - McLinden nails a goal from right in front to get the 7 point buffer. Carroll (Broncos) warned for coming in high on McLinden after the kick. Raiders 21-14

76th min: NEWS - The Raiders playing patient football with time on their side

80th min: NEWS - Desperate defence by the Raiders right in the dying stages to hold out the Broncos right on the line

FULLTIME: Well done to the Raiders especially in the second half when they kept composed with the heat on them. Raiders 21-14

FULLTIME STATS: Penalties: Broncos 7 - Raiders 8 Possession: Broncos 48% - Raiders 52% Completions: Broncos 30/42 - Raiders 33/43 Line breaks: Broncos 7 - Raiders 3 Offloads: Broncos 13 - Raiders 18 Missed tackles: Broncos 18 - Raiders 14 Errors: Broncos 14 - Raiders 11

---------------------------------------- Leagueunlimited.com players of the match: 3 - M McLinden (Raiders) 2 - A Mogg (Raiders) 1 - C Parker (Broncos) -----------------------------------------