LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In the Jersey Flegg Cup Round 4 match at 4 Pines Park, the Manly Sea Eagles faced the Parramatta Eels, suffering a 24-16 defeat.
The Sea Eagles led for most of the game, maintaining their advantage until the 62nd minute, but ultimately succumbed in the final quarter, marking their seventh loss of the season.
The match began with both teams struggling with errors, but the Sea Eagles found their rhythm, scoring the first try in the eighth minute through Benji Keene-O'Keefe.
A well-executed backline shift and solid play by centre Antonio Taufa set Keene-O'Keefe up for an unopposed try, giving Manly a 4-0 lead.
As the game progressed, both teams continued to waste scoring opportunities due to mistakes.
Parramatta's efforts to equalize were thwarted, particularly during a period when the Eels were reduced to 12 players in the 27th minute after a dangerous contact penalty.
Despite this advantage, Manly could not capitalize and maintain their lead, as the match shifted decisively in the latter stages.