LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Canberra Raiders faced a tough defeat against the Canterbury Bulldogs at GIO Stadium, losing 32-20.
The match kicked off with Tom Starling delivering a short ball to Zac Hosking, who scored the first try shortly after the game began.
Jamal Fogarty's conversion put the Raiders ahead 6-nil.
The Raiders' defense shone initially, effectively stymying the Bulldogs' attempts to score.
Seizing a penalty opportunity, Kaeo Weekes utilized his speed to break through and score, extending the lead.
The Raiders continued to dominate, exploiting the Bulldogs' left edge.
On a critical last play, they moved the ball to Matt Timoko, who quickly found Xavier Savage, allowing Savage to notch a try in the corner and push the score to 16-0.
As the first half progressed, the Raiders capitalized on another penalty.
Fogarty again played a crucial role, passing to a bold Hudson Young, who outmaneuvered the fullback to score the Raiders' fourth try.
Heading into halftime, the Raiders led convincingly at 20-nil.