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Manly Warringah Sea Eagles were gallant in defeat in losing 14-10 to the Parramatta Eels in round two of the NSWRL Harold Matthews competition today.
In warm conditions at New Era Stadium, Cabramatta, the Eels opened the scoring with a try down Manly’s right edge for a 4-0 lead to winger Alfred Curuenavuli after 13 minutes.
The Sea Eagles responded when second-rower Siosiua Fotu offloaded a low pass under pressure to send five-eighth Kaeo Weekes into open space to score in the 20th minute. Half-back Teddy Wilson failed to convert the try for a 4-all scoreline.
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Parramatta took an 8-4 lead into half-time when centre Viliami Penisini crossed for an unconverted try in the 36th minute.
Second Half
The Eels took a 14-4 lead when five-eighth Samuel Loizou converted Curuenavuli’s second try from the sideline with 19 minutes remaining.
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Manly hit back eight minutes later when Weekes stepped back inside to finish off some fine play to score his second try. Wilson converted for a 14-10 scoreline.
The Sea Eagles were denied a try with 30 seconds remaining on a forward pass call that would have levelled the scores.
Barnstorming Manly prop Tyreece Matangi suffered a knee injury in the game and missed the second half.
Rd 3
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Manly
Belmore Sports Ground,
Saturday, February 24, 11.30am