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The One New Zealand Warriors' undefeated start to the season was brought to a halt by defending premiers, the Newtown Jets, in the high-stakes round six match of the New South Wales Cup. The showdown took place at the Trusts Arena in Waitakere this past Saturday.
Despite the setback, the Warriors continue to dominate the top of the leaderboard, edging out the Jets on the 'points for and against differential'. However, the loss, particularly due to a lacklustre third quarter performance, offers little comfort to the Warriors fans and players.
Match Highlights
Up until the third quarter, the match was evenly balanced with neither team managing to assert dominance. The Jets drew first blood, but the Warriors promptly responded. A strategic shift to the right provided winger Daeon Amituanai with just enough room to cut back infield and drive over the line for a score.
In the last 10 minutes of the first half, Te Maire Martin's precise grubber through the visitors' defensive line set up centre William Fakatoumafi for an expert collection and touchdown. The scoreboard read 10-4 in favour of the Warriors at half-time.
The opening stages of the second half, however, saw a momentum shift. The Jets netted three tries in a swift 13-minute interval, propelling them to a 24-10 lead. The Warriors seemed out of sync, but a two-try rally brought them back into the game, closing the gap to 24-20.
The first of these comeback attempts saw Martin lob a perfect pass to the left for Edward Kosi to score in the corner. This was followed by prop Tanner Stowers-Smith who, after receiving a Kalani Going pass, shrugged off a tackle and carried two defenders over the line for another score.
The Warriors had 12 minutes on the clock to turn the tide, but two conceded penalties in quick succession allowed the Jets to extend their lead to 28-20. Despite some promising opportunities in the dying minutes, the Warriors couldn't capitalise, and the Jets held on for the win.
Fan Reactions
The match stirred diverse reactions on the NZWarriors.com forum. User @RugbyFan expressed disappointment at the Warriors' performance in the third quarter, stating, "We simply can't afford a 'flat' quarter against high-calibre teams like the Jets." Meanwhile, @LeagueLover remained optimistic, noting that "despite the loss, our position on the ladder and excellent differential are testament to the team's overall strength this season."
The Warriors will be looking to bounce back next Saturday at the Go Media Stadium when they face off against St George Illawarra. Fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a return to winning ways.
Source: warriors.kiwi
Despite the setback, the Warriors continue to dominate the top of the leaderboard, edging out the Jets on the 'points for and against differential'. However, the loss, particularly due to a lacklustre third quarter performance, offers little comfort to the Warriors fans and players.
Match Highlights
Up until the third quarter, the match was evenly balanced with neither team managing to assert dominance. The Jets drew first blood, but the Warriors promptly responded. A strategic shift to the right provided winger Daeon Amituanai with just enough room to cut back infield and drive over the line for a score.
In the last 10 minutes of the first half, Te Maire Martin's precise grubber through the visitors' defensive line set up centre William Fakatoumafi for an expert collection and touchdown. The scoreboard read 10-4 in favour of the Warriors at half-time.
The opening stages of the second half, however, saw a momentum shift. The Jets netted three tries in a swift 13-minute interval, propelling them to a 24-10 lead. The Warriors seemed out of sync, but a two-try rally brought them back into the game, closing the gap to 24-20.
The first of these comeback attempts saw Martin lob a perfect pass to the left for Edward Kosi to score in the corner. This was followed by prop Tanner Stowers-Smith who, after receiving a Kalani Going pass, shrugged off a tackle and carried two defenders over the line for another score.
The Warriors had 12 minutes on the clock to turn the tide, but two conceded penalties in quick succession allowed the Jets to extend their lead to 28-20. Despite some promising opportunities in the dying minutes, the Warriors couldn't capitalise, and the Jets held on for the win.
Fan Reactions
The match stirred diverse reactions on the NZWarriors.com forum. User @RugbyFan expressed disappointment at the Warriors' performance in the third quarter, stating, "We simply can't afford a 'flat' quarter against high-calibre teams like the Jets." Meanwhile, @LeagueLover remained optimistic, noting that "despite the loss, our position on the ladder and excellent differential are testament to the team's overall strength this season."
The Warriors will be looking to bounce back next Saturday at the Go Media Stadium when they face off against St George Illawarra. Fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a return to winning ways.
Source: warriors.kiwi
