Sunday, April 18, 2004
Eels get up again
Parramatta stay only two points astray of Premiership front runner the Canterbury Bulldogs, following a thrilling 32 to 26 win over Manly today.
The Eels slumped to a 14 nil deficit before scoring three quick tries to go into the half time break leading 18 to 14.
However, former Eel Kane Cleal was the first player to score after the break putting Manly back in front, before Eric Grothe scored a stunning length of the field try.
Craig Stapleton then scored before Manly went in to make it a two point ball game.
The Eagles looked liked they might pull off an upset after going over out wide, however the try was disallowed after the final pass was judged to be forward. David Vaeliki then put the game beyond doubt, scoring in the final minute to give the Eels a 32 to 26 victory.
The Eels slumped to a 14 nil deficit before scoring three quick tries to go into the half time break leading 18 to 14.
However, former Eel Kane Cleal was the first player to score after the break putting Manly back in front, before Eric Grothe scored a stunning length of the field try.
Craig Stapleton then scored before Manly went in to make it a two point ball game.
The Eagles looked liked they might pull off an upset after going over out wide, however the try was disallowed after the final pass was judged to be forward. David Vaeliki then put the game beyond doubt, scoring in the final minute to give the Eels a 32 to 26 victory.
