LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a challenging double header on the Central Coast, the NZ Warriors suffered two losses against the Sydney Roosters.
The under-17 Harold Matthews side put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short with an 18-28 defeat.
Meanwhile, the Roosters asserted their dominance in the under-19 SG Ball fixture, prevailing with a 32-16 victory.
Despite a promising start and an even scoreline at halftime, the Warriors couldn't maintain their momentum in the second half.
The Roosters capitalized on their advantage, extending it to 28-12 and ultimately securing a 10-point win.
After an impressive win over North Sydney in their previous outing, the Warriors were eager to test their mettle against the unbeaten Roosters.
However, a lackluster first half left them trailing 0-20 at halftime.
Although they showed resilience and fought back with a burst of three tries, closing the gap to 16-26, the Roosters sealed the deal with the final score of 32-16.
It was a disappointing result for the Warriors, who had hoped to measure themselves against their formidable opponents.