LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Canberra Raiders have extended their unbeaten home record by defeating the Parramatta Eels 28-22 at GIO Stadium Canberra, securing their fourth consecutive victory.
Right from the beginning, the Raiders' forward pack dominated the game, gaining crucial field position and putting the Eels on the defensive.
Ashleigh Quilan, the playmaker for the Raiders, skillfully orchestrated a left side play that led to winger Madison Bartlett scoring a try in the corner within the first minute of the match.
Zahara Temara, the kicker for the Raiders, successfully converted the try from a difficult angle, giving the team a 6-0 lead.
Throughout the game, the Raiders maintained their relentless pressure on the Eels, forcing multiple set restarts and wearing down their defense.
Taking full advantage of the situation, prop Sophie Holyman powered through the Eels' defense and scored a try under the posts in the eighth minute.
Temara easily converted the try, extending the Raiders' lead to 12-0.