The New Zealand Warriors and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs faced off in Round 4 of the NRL season, and it was an exciting match with plenty of highlights. The Warriors were looking to make it two wins in a row, while the Bulldogs were hoping to get their first win of the season.
The Warriors got off to a strong start, with Kodi Nikorima crossing for the first try of the match in the fourth minute. The Bulldogs responded quickly, with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scoring in the 11th minute. The Warriors then scored again through Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in the 18th minute, giving them a 12-6 lead at half time.
The second half saw the Bulldogs come out firing, with Will Hopoate scoring in the 44th minute to level the scores. The Warriors then regained the lead through Adam Pompey in the 51st minute, but the Bulldogs hit back with a try to Reimis Smith in the 58th minute. The Warriors then scored again through Peta Hiku in the 65th minute to take a 24-18 lead.
The Bulldogs weren’t done yet, as they scored again through Kieran Foran in the 71st minute to level the scores once more. The Warriors then sealed the win with a try to Ken Maumalo in the 77th minute, giving them a 30-24 victory.
The Warriors put in a strong performance, with Kodi Nikorima and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck both scoring tries and Adam Pompey and Ken Maumalo both making important contributions. For the Bulldogs, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Will Hopoate and Reimis Smith all scored tries, while Kieran Foran was solid in attack and defence.
The win for the Warriors was their third of the season, while the Bulldogs remain winless after four rounds. It was an exciting match that showcased some great attacking play from both sides, and it will be interesting to see how these two teams fare in the coming weeks.
