Sharks Edge Out Knights in Thrilling Victory

The Cronulla Sharks have pulled off a nail-biting 19-18 win against the Newcastle Knights in a golden point match, adding some breathing room to their position in the NRL standings.

Right from the start, Cronulla burst into action, scoring two quick tries in the opening seven minutes of the game. Daniel Atkinson kicked things off with a try in the fourth minute, followed by a clever grubber kick assist for Briton Nikora.

The Knights responded with a strong effort, with Kai Pearce-Paul scoring their first try after some great teamwork from debutant Kyle McCarthy. Shortly after, Greg Marzhew added another try, bringing Newcastle into a strong position as they led 18-10 midway through the second half.

Despite the struggles, the Sharks didn’t give up. Ronaldo Mulitalo managed to score a crucial try late in the match, tying the game and sending it into golden point after a failed field goal attempt by both teams.

In the golden point, the Sharks took charge, with each member of the back five making powerful plays. Their efforts set up Atkinson to score the winning field goal, securing a much-needed two points for Cronulla.

The Knights, on the other hand, will feel frustrated after having several missed opportunities to take the game. Despite leading for most of the second half, they couldn’t close it out, leaving their finals hopes hanging by a thread.

Debutant Kyle McCarthy showed promise for the Knights, making solid tackles and even contributing significantly with the ball. He completed the match showing he has the potential to be a valuable player moving forward.