Saturday, June 05, 2004
Eels in last ditch win
The Parramatta Eels have scored in the last minute to beat the Newcastle Knights 18 to 16.
Luke Burt plucked an Adam Dykes grubber out of the air to touch down in the dying seconds to give the Eels a well-deserved victory at Newcastle.
After trailing 10 nil at half time, the Eels fought back strongly in the second half and were the better team for the majority of the game.
The Eels scored two quick tries after half time through Adam Dykes and Ashley Graham and they held on to a 2 point lead for most of the second half, before Newcastle scored with eight minutes to go.
However, the Eels rallied strongly and scored a magnificent last minute victory when Luke Burt's try managed to level the score.
Michael Witt held his nerve and converted to give Parramatta a much needed victory and put their premiership aspirations back on track.
For other match reports see, Foxsports, ABC Online, TVNZ.
Luke Burt plucked an Adam Dykes grubber out of the air to touch down in the dying seconds to give the Eels a well-deserved victory at Newcastle.
After trailing 10 nil at half time, the Eels fought back strongly in the second half and were the better team for the majority of the game.
The Eels scored two quick tries after half time through Adam Dykes and Ashley Graham and they held on to a 2 point lead for most of the second half, before Newcastle scored with eight minutes to go.
However, the Eels rallied strongly and scored a magnificent last minute victory when Luke Burt's try managed to level the score.
Michael Witt held his nerve and converted to give Parramatta a much needed victory and put their premiership aspirations back on track.
For other match reports see, Foxsports, ABC Online, TVNZ.
