LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
One crowd's disgraceful behavior on the final day of the Pacific Championships has left Aussie footy fans feeling a mix of emotions.
Rugby league enthusiasts were initially pumped up by the Australian Kangaroos' thrilling 20-14 victory over Tonga in the final, but their spirits quickly plummeted after witnessing scenes that were described as "moronic."
The Kangaroos' redemption victory was a stark contrast to last year's humiliating 30-0 defeat against New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final.
This year, New Zealand's dominance waned as they suffered losses to both Australia and Tonga before regaining some pride with a convincing 54-12 win over Papua New Guinea in the promotion-relegation playoff.
The atmosphere at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium during the final match was electrifying, with a passionate crowd cheering on the teams.
However, a disappointing number of fans had already departed when New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris delivered a powerful haka that sent shivers down the spine.