PNG Hunters beat Mackay Cutters 26 -24
It wasn’t a performance Hunters expect but they were lucky to escape a fast finish Cutters side.
Hunters coming from a two game losing streak were looking to restore some pride.
They were the first to score and by half time they led 20-6.
Into the second half, Hunters captain Eliab powered his way over for another Hunters try. Zeming stepped up to split the uprights as the Hunters took a commanding 26-6 lead with 11 minutes into the second half.
Cutters fullback Sam Clune dived over for the visitors’ second try and Taylor sent the ball through as they trailed 12-26 with 19 minutes on the clock in the second half.
Cutters’ Josh Chudleigh rolled over for another try to the visitors to cut the margin to 8 points. Hunters lead 26-18.
Cutters added another try to their list to narrow the margin by 2 points with 7 minutes to go.
The Hunters won 26 - 24 at full time .
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