LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a thrilling clash at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith, the Wests Tigers have clawed their way to victory over the Panthers with a scoreline of 20-18 in Round 7 of the Jersey Flegg Cup.
Centre Solomone, showcasing his scoring prowess, opened the scoring with two tries for the Tigers, giving them an early lead of 8-nil.
However, the Panthers fought back valiantly with two tries of their own, leveling the playing field at 8-8 going into halftime.
The second half saw both teams exchange blows, with each side crossing the try line twice.
With the score at 14-14, Teaupa's conversion of Sione Vaihu's try kept the Tigers in the game.
A try from Panthers' centre Angelis Hotere-Papali briefly gave the home side the lead, but the Tigers responded with Faagutu's converted try, edging them ahead by two points.
The Tigers, showing true grit and determination, managed to defend their lead and secure their fourth win of the season.
It was a hard-fought victory that showcased the team's resilience and skill on the field.