Beenleigh Daredevils edge Bundaberg Comets 14–13 in thriller
Beenleigh Daredevils edged Bundaberg Comets 13 in a finish that remained in the balance until the closing moments.
Beenleigh Daredevils
14
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13
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Beenleigh Daredevils 12–12 Bundaberg Comets
Beenleigh Daredevils edged Bundaberg Comets 13 in a finish that remained in the balance until the closing moments.
Beenleigh Daredevils opened the scoring through Zane Ah Mau in the 6′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
The sides reached half-time locked at 12–12, leaving the result to be decided after the interval.
Beenleigh Daredevils led by as many as 12 points before Bundaberg Comets reduced the final margin.
Beenleigh Daredevils added the final scoring play in the 79′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Beenleigh Frontier Stadium
- Half-time
- Beenleigh Daredevils 12–12 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 1 point
Scoring Summary
- 6′Try: Zane Ah Mau — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 7′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 13′Try: Daniel Grant — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 13′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 16′Try: Bodhi Grant — Bundaberg Comets
- 17′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 27′Try: Isaac Fa’asuamaleaui — Bundaberg Comets
- 28′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 73′Field goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 76′Field goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 79′Field goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Beenleigh Daredevils | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 52% | 45% |
| Runs | 165 | 157 |
| Run metres | 1743 | 1508 |
| Line breaks | 24 | 20 |
| Offloads | 8 | 3 |
| Errors | 7 | 11 |
| Penalties | 1 | 3 |
| Tackles made | 157 | 165 |
| Missed tackles | 10 | 15 |
| Kick metres | 687 | 369 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
The narrow margin reflected a contest that remained competitive deep into the second half.