LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a thrilling clash that saw the Newcastle Knights face off against the Cronulla Sharks, it was the Sharks who emerged victorious thanks to a late field goal from their five-eighth, Daniel Atkinson.
The clash was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, with Atkinson's kicking prowess proving to be the difference in the end.
The Sharks got off to a rocky start, conceding a penalty in the opening minute.
However, the Knights failed to capitalize on the opportunity, allowing Cronulla to strike first with two quick tries, including one from Atkinson himself.
Despite some early ball-handling errors, the Knights fought back with a determined effort, culminating in a hard-fought try from Kai Pearce-Paul.
As the game went on, both teams traded blows, with the Knights managing to pull ahead thanks to a sensational pass from Kalyn Ponga that set up Greg Marzhew for another try.
Ponga's successful conversion gave the Knights a slim lead heading into halftime, despite Phoenix Crossland being sin-binned for a late penalty.
In the second half, the Sharks clawed their way back into the game, eventually tying the scores with a difficult conversion from Atkinson.
With tensions high and the game on the line, Atkinson stepped up once again, nailing a field goal to secure the win for Cronulla.
While the loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Knights, they can take pride in their fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude.
As they regroup and prepare for their next challenge, they will be looking to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger than ever.