LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles faced a disappointing 56-0 defeat against the Penrith Panthers in round 6 of the NSW Cup.
Penrith quickly took control of the game, with prop Luron Patea and winger Asu Kepaoa scoring early on.
Despite some early mistakes from the Panthers in the second half, Manly could not take advantage and struggled to break through Penrith's defense.
The Panthers continued to dominate, with centre David Fale and Daine Laurie adding to their lead before prop Aitasi James was sent to the sin-bin, making the Sea Eagles' challenge even more difficult.
"The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have suffered a disappointing 56-0 defeat to the Penrith Panthers in round 6 of the NSW Cup on Friday afternoon at Parker Street Reserve in Penrith."
"Patea opened the scoring in the 14th minute and winger Asu Kepaoa had a double seven minutes later, as the left edge continued to be attacked."
"The Panthers took full advantage of Manly's missed opportunities and scored their sixth try in the 45th minute as Fale crossed for his second, extending the lead to 36-0."
"Manly's mountain to climb grew even higher when prop Aitasi James was sent to the sin-bin in the 55th minute."
Overall, it was a tough outing for the Sea Eagles as they struggled to keep up with the Panthers' dominant performance.
Despite some missed opportunities and a temporary numerical advantage, Manly was unable to make a significant impact on the game.
The loss highlights areas for improvement for the Sea Eagles as they aim to bounce back in future matches and show a stronger performance on the field.