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ArnoldSharks grind out victory
May 17th 2008 09:17
The Cronulla Sharks have moved into the NRL top 4 after recording a scrappy 13-6 victory over a youthful Brisbane Broncos side at Toyota Park tonight.
After trailing 6-4 at half-time, the Cronulla Sharks got home on the back of a blowing gale behind them, defeating a spirited but mistake riddled Broncos outfit missing seven regular first-graders.
The depleted Brisbane team had most of the running for the first-half but failed to convert pressure into points, with a 77th minute field goal to veteran Sharks half Brett Kimmorley allowing the home side to take the points.
Playing with a howling wind behind their back, the Broncos were able to mount early pressure through a crafty kicking game from hooker Michael Ennis, and finally came away with points through a try to veteran lock Tonie Carroll.
After rolling three previous grubbers through without reward, Ennis finally achieved success on his fourth attempt, threading the ball between two Sharks defenders for Carroll to dot down in the 18th minute.
Ennis had no problems with the conversion attempt, handing the makeshift Broncos side an early 6-0 lead.
After a welt of possession inside the Brisbane red zone, the home side finally got on the board in the 38th minute courtesy of a try to flashy winger Misi Taulapapa, with Luke Covell’s missed conversion leaving it at 6-4 to the visitor’s at the break.
Covell was able to level the scores just after the break however thanks to a 48th minute penalty goal, and the home side were able to extend that lead just four minutes later thanks to a trademark Sharks set move.
Off the back of a scrum just ten metres out, Cronulla five-eighth Bret Seymour scooted left before flicking a precision pass back inside to a flying Brett Kearney, with the dynamic fullback showing great pace to dive over adjacent to the posts.
And after missing a field goal attempt just minutes earlier, Brett Kimmorley made no mistakes with his second shot, getting Cronulla home for a scrappy victory.
The Sharks will now enjoy an eight day break before taking on the Canterbury Bulldogs next Monday night at ANZ Stadium, while the Broncos finally get to put their feet up next week courtesy of their Round 11 bye.
Cronulla Sharks 13
Tries: Misi Taulapapa, Brett Kearney
Goals: Luke Covell 2, Brett Kimmorley
defeated
Brisbane Broncos 6
Tries: Tonie Carroll
Goals: Michael Ennis
At Toyota Park
Referee – Jared Maxwell
After trailing 6-4 at half-time, the Cronulla Sharks got home on the back of a blowing gale behind them, defeating a spirited but mistake riddled Broncos outfit missing seven regular first-graders.
The depleted Brisbane team had most of the running for the first-half but failed to convert pressure into points, with a 77th minute field goal to veteran Sharks half Brett Kimmorley allowing the home side to take the points.
Playing with a howling wind behind their back, the Broncos were able to mount early pressure through a crafty kicking game from hooker Michael Ennis, and finally came away with points through a try to veteran lock Tonie Carroll.
After rolling three previous grubbers through without reward, Ennis finally achieved success on his fourth attempt, threading the ball between two Sharks defenders for Carroll to dot down in the 18th minute.
Ennis had no problems with the conversion attempt, handing the makeshift Broncos side an early 6-0 lead.
After a welt of possession inside the Brisbane red zone, the home side finally got on the board in the 38th minute courtesy of a try to flashy winger Misi Taulapapa, with Luke Covell’s missed conversion leaving it at 6-4 to the visitor’s at the break.
Covell was able to level the scores just after the break however thanks to a 48th minute penalty goal, and the home side were able to extend that lead just four minutes later thanks to a trademark Sharks set move.
Off the back of a scrum just ten metres out, Cronulla five-eighth Bret Seymour scooted left before flicking a precision pass back inside to a flying Brett Kearney, with the dynamic fullback showing great pace to dive over adjacent to the posts.
And after missing a field goal attempt just minutes earlier, Brett Kimmorley made no mistakes with his second shot, getting Cronulla home for a scrappy victory.
The Sharks will now enjoy an eight day break before taking on the Canterbury Bulldogs next Monday night at ANZ Stadium, while the Broncos finally get to put their feet up next week courtesy of their Round 11 bye.
Cronulla Sharks 13
Tries: Misi Taulapapa, Brett Kearney
Goals: Luke Covell 2, Brett Kimmorley
defeated
Brisbane Broncos 6
Tries: Tonie Carroll
Goals: Michael Ennis
At Toyota Park
Referee – Jared Maxwell
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