PNG Hunters beat Redcliffe Dolphines 24 - 18 in QLD Cup opener

Hunters lock forward Sabastine Pandia with Man of the Match award

PNG Hunters HISTORICAL WIN OVER REDCLIFFE DOLPHINES.

PNG Hunters have kick started their Intrust Super Cup campaign on a positive note with a historical 24 – 18  win over Redcliffe Dolphines in season opener today.  

Hunters rising stars in the likes of  skipper Israel Eliab, Thompson Teteh, Garry Lo and Lawrence Tu were instrumental in the win.

Sebastian Panda played exceptionally well winning the man of the match and he received his A$250 (K535) cheque prize.

Eliab scored the first try for the Hunters just 12 minutes into the first half and Roger Laka converts taking the score to 6-0.

Thompson Teteh makes a big break with a beautiful stepping run to score three minutes later and a successful conversion brought the score to 12-0.

Redcliffe hit back with two tries after errors by the Hunters which brought the score to 12 at half time in front of a big crowd.

In the second half, Hunters were back in the lead 14-12 following a penalty kick. Garry Lo scored the third try for the Hunters which took the score to 18-12 after an unsuccessful conversion.

Minutes later, Lawrence Tu’u dives over the try line which took the Hunters to 10 points.

Redcliff fired back scoring their third try which broughtPNG Hunters HISTORICAL WIN OVER REDCLIFFE DOLPHINES.

PNG Hunters have kick started their Intrust Super Cup campaign on a positive note with a historical 24 – 18  win over Redcliffe Dolphines in season opener today.  

Hunters rising stars in the likes of  skipper Israel Eliab, Thompson Teteh, Garry Lo and Lawrence Tu were instrumental in the win.

Sebastian Panda played exceptionally well winning the man of the match and he received his A$250 (K535) cheque prize.

Eliab scored the first try for the Hunters just 12 minutes into the first half and Roger Laka converts taking the score to 6-0.

Thompson Teteh makes a big break with a beautiful stepping run to score three minutes later and a successful conversion brought the score to 12-0.

Redcliffe hit back with two tries after errors by the Hunters which brought the score to 12 at half time in front of a big crowd.

In the second half, Hunters were back in the lead 14-12 following a penalty kick. Garry Lo scored the third try for the Hunters which took the score to 18-12 after an unsuccessful conversion.

Minutes later, Lawrence Tu’u dives over the try line which took the Hunters to 10 points.

Redcliff fired back scoring their third try which brought their score to 18-22.

Hunters were awarded another penalty kick 6 minutes to full time following a high tackle which took them to win the match 24-18.

Hunters return to the country at midday tomorrow to prepare for round two against Cutters on home soil in Kokopo.

 their score to 18-22.

Hunters were awarded another penalty kick 6 minutes to full time following a high tackle which took them to win the match 24-18.

Hunters will meet Cutters in Kokopo next week. Digicel and Kundu2 TV will broadcast the game life for PNG viewers.