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Queensland has won a thrilling game 1 of State of Origin, coming back from 10-12 behind to overrun New South Wales 16-12 in the final minutes.
Billy Slater scored the matchwinner to seal the game for the Queensland Maroons with seven minutes to go.
New South Wales were 6-0 behind for much of the game, after Queensland scored a soft try after just six minutes.
However, the Blues withstood heavy pressure, going to half time 6-0 behind.
However, Jamal Yow-Yeh scored after poor communication between the NSW wing Brett Morris and fullback Josh Dugan.
Mitchell Pearce scored to give NSW a hope, and Michael Jennings crossed to put the Blues in front with eight minutes to go, up 10-12.
However, the class of Queensland shone through, with Thurston, Lockyer and Slater combining for Slater’s tenth Origin try.
Queensland and International hooker Cameron Smith was the man of the match.
New South Wales will take great heart from the game despite now trailing the best of three series 1-0.
The series now heads to ANZ Stadium in New South Wales on June 15th.
State of Origin Game 1 Scorers
TRIES
QLD
Johnathan Thurston 5m
Jharal Yow Yeh 46m
Billy Slater 73m
NSW
Mitchell Pearce 65m
Michael Jennings 69m
CONVERSIONS
NSW
Jamie Soward 2/2 (100%)
QLD
Johnathan Thurston 2/3 (66%)
PENALTY GOALS
QLD
Johnathan Thurston 0/1 (0%)
Relive all the action from our live scores and blog of State of Origin game 1.