Beenleigh Daredevils edge Hamilton Horizons 24–22 in thriller
Beenleigh Daredevils held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 22 after a gripping contest.
Hamilton Horizons
22
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24
Beenleigh Daredevils
Half-time: Hamilton Horizons 0–18 Beenleigh Daredevils
Beenleigh Daredevils held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 22 after a gripping contest.
Beenleigh Daredevils opened the scoring through Ari Nanai in the 12′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Beenleigh Daredevils carried a 18–0 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Beenleigh Daredevils led by as many as 18 points before Hamilton Horizons reduced the final margin.
Hamilton Horizons scored late, but Beenleigh Daredevils had already done enough to hold on.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Hervey Bay Community Ground
- Half-time
- Hamilton Horizons 0–18 Beenleigh Daredevils
- Winning margin
- 2 points
Scoring Summary
- 12′Try: Ari Nanai — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 13′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 17′Try: Mason Paulo — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 18′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 24′Try: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 25′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 41′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 42′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 53′Try: Noah Fox — Hamilton Horizons
- 55′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 55′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 61′Try: Nico Graham — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 61′Goal: Adam Burke — Beenleigh Daredevils
- 76′Try: Evan Grant — Hamilton Horizons
- 77′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hamilton Horizons | Beenleigh Daredevils |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 61% | 55% |
| Runs | 171 | 164 |
| Run metres | 1895 | 1806 |
| Line breaks | 35 | 28 |
| Offloads | 17 | 5 |
| Errors | 7 | 8 |
| Penalties | 1 | 0 |
| Tackles made | 164 | 171 |
| Missed tackles | 17 | 21 |
| Kick metres | 639 | 645 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
The narrow margin reflected a contest that remained competitive deep into the second half.