In a compelling match, Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles chose not to blame the referees for several controversial decisions, asserting that his team had to take responsibility for the outcome.
The Eels surged to a promising 12-0 advantage within the first 12 minutes, courtesy of tries from Mitchell Moses and Jack Williams, placing them in a strong position to upset the dominant Penrith Panthers.
However, a sequence of questionable calls shifted the game's momentum, allowing the Panthers to rally and eventually take the lead.
Initially, five-eighth Blaize Talagi appeared to have lost possession prior to Liam Henry's try.
Subsequently, the Panthers appeared to gain an advantage from a forward pass, enabling them to keep the play alive, resulting in winger Thomas Jenkins scoring in the corner.