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Recapping the score now
Newcastle 24 (Roberts 2, Uate, Randell tries, Roberts 3, Gidley goals)
def
Wests Tigers 18 (Nofoaluma, Richards, Tedesco tries, Richards 3 goals)
Both sides missed opportunities to score throughout the game, the Knights bombed at least 4 tries while the Tigers cost themselves on a couple of occasions. It won’t please either coach, but the Knights will have the happier trip home
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It won’t go down as a classic second half, but Danny Buderus gets his first win as coach of the Knights as his charges snap a three match losing streak.
The Tigers were brave in defence, but didn’t really offer anything in attack – though to be honest they were always up against it as they finished the match with 15 players.
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That’s it the full time hooter has gone
NEW 24
WST 18
And a second half that stretched for ages ends with a victory to the red and blue
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Roberts can’t add the extras
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TRY KNIGHTS
Roberts crashes over as he runs the ball on the last play
It’s his second for the night and seals the deal for his side
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77′ Richards does amazingly well to gather in a terrible pass, but Gagai does even better to steal it off him in a one on one strip to earn the ball in great position for his side
NEW 20
WST 18
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76′ Well that just sums up the second half there was about 4 knock ons by both the Tigers and Knights and Scott drops it as he tries to score a try
He was short anyway. Tigers to work it off there home line – interesting stat the Tigers haven;t scored a second half try in there last 5 outings at Campbelltown no wonder the fans are screaming for a try!
NEW 20
WST 18
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That was a terrible set from the Knights, but credit to the Tigers they fought well in defence there
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72′ heart in mouth moment for Tigers fan there – Tedesco stretches out to get the ball in a very awkward position but he’s ok. Farah drops the ball, very late call but probably the right one. Knights ball 30 out
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A sweeping attacking raid from the Tigers comes to nought as the ball goes behind Richards into touch. Nice defensive work from Uate who came in off the wing to force the error
NEW 20
WST 18
There’s around 8 minutes remaining
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70′ Roberts forced to play at the ball to stop a Tigers raid
NEW 20
WST 18
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69′ Penalty Tigers
This will help get them out of there own half
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WST 18
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We had a 2 minute delay to go back to where we were
Oh well play is back underway Knights on the attack
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Video ref called in
Smith held up in goal – that was clear but they want to go back and check the kick where Tedesco couldn’t hold on the ball
Seriously Smith wasn’t even claiming a try and we’ve gone back 2 plays effectively
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Gidley will step up to attempt this goal as Roberts is a bit dusty after copping a shot last set.
The skipper makes no mistake
NEW 20
WST 18
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Looks like he’s going to be held up as well
If he is it’s the double – both brothers missing opportunities
But penalty to the Knights – Lovett ruled to be not square at marker, but then he was the main man who stopped the try
Knights will take the two this time
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Video ref looked into a possible try for Korbin Sims
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64′ Gidley does a kick and pounces on the loose ball, 6 more ruled
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63′ The Tigers cough it up coming out of their own end. Knights scrum 40 metres out
WST 18
NEW 18
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In more bad injury news for the Tigers Dene Halatau is out for the afternoon after copping a head knock earlier
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NO TRY
and in the act of getting that down the ball has landed on the sideline
The Knights hang on
WST 18
NEW 18
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Video Ref called into a possible try for Nofoaluma,
The winger has done incredibly well to catch twist and get the ball down
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60′ Moses gets very lucky as he puts a kick across field with the outside men a fraction slow on it. Ross coughs it up and the Tigers have the ball 5 metres out
WST 18
NEW 18
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Penalty Tigers
This is getting ugly 5 penalties in the last 5 sets
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It doesn’t get any easier for either side. The Tigers will take on the Sharks next weekend while the Knights will face the Storm. There’s still plenty of rugby league to come tonight with the Panthers hosting the Warriors shortly and the Roosters taking on the Eels.
Thanks for joining The Roar for live coverage of the match between the Wests Tigers and the Newcastle Knights, enjoy your evening.
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