LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Wests Magpies have emerged triumphant over the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks with a nail-biting 8-6 victory at Leichhardt Oval, securing a spot in the Harold Matthews Cup Grand Final.
It was a fast-paced showdown, reminiscent of a classic rugby league battle.
The Magpies wasted no time, scoring their one and only try early on through winger Tyson Walker, setting the tone for the match.
Center Heamasi Makasini may have missed the conversion, but he made up for it with two crucial first-half penalty goals, giving his team an 8-nil lead going into halftime.
The Sharks fought back fiercely, with edge forward Kaden Garner crossing the try line in the 50th minute, converted by Callum Grantham, narrowing the gap to just two points at 8-6.
It was a tense final stretch, with both teams giving it their all, but the Magpies managed to hold on for a hard-earned victory.
Next up, the Magpies will face off against the Warriors in the grand final, after the New Zealand side secured a 12-10 win over the Bulldogs at Henson Park.
It's shaping up to be a showdown for the ages, with both teams hungry for glory.