The Wests Tigers have won ugly in Townsville beating the North Queensland Cowboys 27‑26 In extra time thanks to a 73rd‑minute penalty try to winger Michael Chee‑ Kam and a field goal to the evergreen Benji Marshall.
Chee‑Kam was in the process of putting down the ball when he was caught across the head by Cowboys fullback Jordan Kahu which knocked the ball free.
The incident was sent up as a no‑try by the on field referee's but upon closer inspection the bunker reversed the decision to give the Tigers the lead.
But after a Cowboys penalty goal equalled the scores, it was five‑eighth Marshall who won the match, potting over a field goal in extra time.
Cowboys Coach Paul Green was furious with the controversial penalty try ruling.
It could get even worse for North Queensland with representative forward Coen Hess unable to return to the field after he was left clutching at his knee early in the second half.
Both sides have next weekend off; the Tigers will take on Souths on June 27 while the Cowboys will be away to the Dragons on the 28th.
In the other match last night, the Warriors beat the Titans 20‑24.
Meanwhile the Storm will take on the Knights at 5pm today, the Rabbitohs will face the Panthers at 7:30pm and the Eels will go headhead to head with the Broncos at 9:35pm.
Tomorrow the Sea Eagles will take on the Dragons at 4:00pm while the Roosters will play the Bulldog at 6:05pm.
[Source:One news]
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