Full Time
80:00
5:30pm Sat March 25, 2023
Round 4 - Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville / Wulgurukaba - Crowd: 16426
80min

FULL TIME - The Cowboys hold on against a brave performance by the Titans with an impressive second half to take a 24-12 win

78min

It's a mess of a play for the Titans but that could be it for them

77min

It's a (UN)SUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE: Knock on by Brian Kelly but in the field of play not ingoal as ruled by Mr Butler

76min

CAPTAINS CHALLENGE: Chris Butler says the Titans are challenging the call of knock on; It looks clear but still a challenge

75min

Repeat set for the Titans as Chester puts his foot on the deadball line

74min

Titans regain the short kick-off

74min

Conversion: Cowboys
Kicked by Valentine Holmes.

Val Holmes converts from close range

Cowboys lead Cowboys 24 - 12 Titans
74min

Try: Cowboys
Scored by Tomas Chester. Kick to come.

TRY CONFIRMED - It was all happening and after a long look Kasey Badger in the bunker confirms it

Cowboys lead Cowboys 22 - 12 Titans
73min

TRY TIME? - The ball bounces everywhere, who knows what happens as the ball comes Tom Chester head to his foot then it bobbles up, Titans loses it then Chester claims it

72min

Phillip Sami loses the ball trying to go up for a kick and the Titans are just struggling to click at the moment

70min

PENALTY TITANS: Aaron Schoupp doesn't pass the ball when Phillip Sami had a clear run to the line but then they get a soft penalty for a shoulder charge

69min

Alofiana Khan-Pereira gets on the outside and kicks the ball back inside but Tom Dearden comes up with the ball

68min

Another poor kick from the Cowboys as Chad Townsend kicks for the corner but it rolls dead

67min

Isaac Liu loses the ball as the Titans are trying to mount pressure with the extra man

66min

Val Holmes closes the ball coming out of pressure

65min

Gets into space but some good tackles stop him and force the ball free

64min

SCRUM CLOCK PENALTY - The Cowboys had a scrum 10m out from the Titans line and couldn't get to the scrum in time

62min

Some luck for the Cowboys as Kyle Feldt taps the kick back but then the Titans lose the ball trying to clean it up

60min

BUNKER: So there is a check for some reason but it's actually a good tip from the touch judge as Brian Kelly stripped the ball out when he didn't need to. Cowboys relieved of the pressure they were under

59min

Jeremiah Nanai is off to the sin bin, the hand went between the legs and that's where the officials say no and it's an easy decision

59min

PENALTY TITANS: Jeremiah Nanai is penalised for a dangerous throw and it could be more than the penalty

59min

Conversion: Titans
Attempted by Tanah Boyd.

Tanah Boyd's golden boot doesn't work this time round from the left sideline as it has too much hook and swings away

Cowboys lead Cowboys 18 - 12 Titans
58min

Try: Titans
Scored by Alofiana Khan-Pereira. Kick to come.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira gets the ball after some great work from the Titans including David Fifita to get the ball out to to Khan-Pereira to score making up for that error

Cowboys lead Cowboys 18 - 12 Titans
56min

Things unravelling for the Titans as they cough possession up on halfway

52min

Conversion: Cowboys
Kicked by Valentine Holmes.

Val Holmes converts from close range to extend the lead

Cowboys lead Cowboys 18 - 8 Titans
52min

Try: Cowboys
Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.

The Titans were putting on the pressure but it went the other way with Va Holmes taking an intercept

Cowboys lead Cowboys 16 - 8 Titans
48min

PENALTY TITANS: Gehamat Shibasaki penalised for taking out the kick chaser after another penalty earlier in the set

46min

PENALTY TITANS: The Cowboys create space at the back coming out of their own end but it's an obstruction

45min

Conversion: Cowboys
Kicked by Valentine Holmes.

Val Holmes converts from just next to the right upright

Cowboys lead Cowboys 12 - 8 Titans
44min

Try: Cowboys
Scored by James Tamou. Kick to come.

TURN BACK THE CLOCK - James Tamou gets his first try since his return to the Cowboys as the Titans defence is on the backfoot and a strong change of direction as Tamou going through

Cowboys lead Cowboys 10 - 8 Titans
42min

Repeat set for the Cowboys after Tom Dearden's kick into the in-goal is pushed dead. The Cowboys starting with momentum

40min

SECOND HALF IS GO! The Titans lead 8-6 but have lost Brimson and Foran for the game with hamstring and calf injuries

40min

HALF TIME - The Titans started fast but were under pressure for most of it and despite a late fight from the Cowboys sees the gap closed to 2; Titans leading 8-6

37min

CHALLENGE SUCCESSFUL: Jordan McLean called for a knock-on but holds onto it with some magic

37min

Conversion: Cowboys
Kicked by Valentine Holmes.

Val Holmes converts from close range

Titans lead Cowboys 6 - 8 Titans
37min

Try: Cowboys
Scored by Jeremiah Nanai. Kick to come.

Jeremiah Nanai gets over and after the pressure was mounting it was about time that the Cowboys scored with some good work to draw the defence in

Titans lead Cowboys 4 - 8 Titans
32min

Poor kick at the back end of the set from the Cowboys doesn't work as the Titans defend their line again

30min

NO TRY: Quick decision from Kasey Badger in the bunker to stay with Chris Butler's live decision as Kyle Feldt knocked on ingoal

27min

Penalty Goal: Titans
Kicked by Tanah Boyd.

Tanah Boyd adds the penalty from close range

Titans lead Cowboys 0 - 8 Titans
26min

PENALTY TITANS: A dumb play from Tom Chester who strips the ball in a clear 2 on 1 tackle and the Titans are going to shoot for 2 from close range

26min

REPEAT SET: Everyone loves a rule technicality decision Tom Chester grabs the ball before it bounces over the dead ball line so it becomes a dropout not a 20m restart

24min

PENALTY TITANS: A late hit on Tanah Boyd as he kicks penalised, as injury worries are hurting the Titans, Foran and Brimson both off within a minute

21min

Kyle Feldt has more intent on trying to play the ball quickly rather than properly and he loses it on the final play the ball relieving the pressure on the Titans

20min

PENALTY COWBOYS: Another penalty for the Cowboys as the Titans penalised for another high shot

19min

A rush of blood from Aaron Schoupp to throw the pass as the Titans were starting to build momentum

16min

PENALTY TITANS: Tom Chester clutches his head and gets the whistle and magically gets up with Chris Butler's whistle blowing. Unlucky for Alofiana Khan-Pereira but still head contact

15min

Under pressure the Titans come up with some big defence as Murray Taulagi loses the ball

13min

PENALTY COWBOYS: Titans penalised for being inside 10m as they were putting the pressure on the Cowboys

10min

NO TRY - Murray Taulagi got his hand to the ball and knocked it on

10min

BUNKER: Chris Butler sends a Cowboys claim of try o the bunker, Taulagi looks to have knocked on which is what Chris Butler thinks, but wants to confirm it

9min

PENALTY COWBOYS: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui all accidental as he forced the ball out but still impacted the play the ball by staying in the ruck area

8min

SIX MORE: Titans slow away from the ruck and Chris Butler thinks that it's too slow and they are pinged

6min

PENALTY COWBOYS: Titans create space but it's brought back for an out of play penalty with one of the Titans involved the play who wasn't behind the play the ball

5min

Conversion: Titans
Kicked by Tanah Boyd.

Tanah Boyd from the left hand touchline nails the conversion perfectly

Titans lead Cowboys 0 - 6 Titans
4min

Try: Titans
Scored by Alofiana Khan-Pereira. Kick to come.

TRY TIME: Alofiana Khan-Pereira gets on the outside and there's some confidence as they run the ball and there is a question on the pass from David Fifita who drew in Kyle Feldt before getting to Alofiana Khan-Pereira who is in the corner

Titans lead Cowboys 0 - 4 Titans
2min

PENALTY TITANS: First penalty from Chris Butler puts the Titans in attack

GAME ON! The QLD Derby is underway with Chris Butler holding the whistle

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Chris Butler

Touch Judges: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Nick Morel

Video Referee: Kasey Badger

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (24)
Tries: Jeremiah Nanai, Valentine Holmes, James Tamou, Tomas Chester
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (4/4)
Penalty Goals:

GOLD COAST TITANS (12)
Tries: Alofiana Khan-Pereira (2)
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Tanah Boyd (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Tanah Boyd (1/1)