PNG Hunters come from behind to bury Burleih Bears 38 - 32

The Papua New Guinea SP Hunters have demolished Burleih Bears  with come from behind score of 38 - 32  on their home turf. 

The Hunters were shut out by the Bears in the first half. The Bears wasted no  time to cross over for the opening try within opening five minutes of the game.  They  crossed over again to extend the lead to 12 - 0 . The Hunters found some energy and replied with an unconverted try to trail 12 - 4. Another try from Hunters reduce the margin to 12 - 10. The Bears fought back with  two converted tries to extend their lead 24 - 10 into half -time.

In the second half, Michael Marum's men regrouped and started the game off well but the Bears were first to score  to extend their lead to 30 - 10. The Hunters found some energy to stop the flood games and  Thompson Teteh crossed over for the Hunters to trail  30 - 16.  This try boosted the Hunters game  and another two tries were scored through big Willie Moninga  that placed the Hunters within reach with 30 - 28 scoreline. 

Another magic break by Hunters hooker placed captain Eliab to cross over again to steal the lead 32 - 30.  A penalty shot from Bears equalised the score 32 - 32 all with five minutes left on the clock.

A magnificent try from Hunters fullback Stargroth Amean in the final minute sealed the game with Hunters coming out winners 38 - 32.