The Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers faced off in Round 4 of the NRL, with the Eels coming out on top in a thrilling match. The Eels won the match 28-24, with a late surge of points in the second half proving to be the difference.
The match started off with the Panthers taking an early lead, with Nathan Cleary scoring a try in the opening minutes of the game. The Eels responded with a try of their own, courtesy of Maika Sivo, to level the scores at 6-6.
The Panthers then took control of the match, scoring two more tries to take a 12-6 lead at halftime. The Eels came out firing in the second half, with Blake Ferguson scoring a try to level the scores at 12-12.
The Eels then took the lead for the first time in the match, with Clint Gutherson scoring a try to make it 18-12. The Panthers then responded with a try of their own, courtesy of Josh Mansour, to level the scores at 18-18.
The Eels then scored two more tries, courtesy of Waqa Blake and Dylan Brown, to take a 28-18 lead. The Panthers then scored a late try to make it 28-24, but it was too little too late as the Eels held on for the win.
The win was a huge boost for the Eels, who are now 3-1 for the season. The Panthers will be disappointed with the result, but will be looking to bounce back in their next match against the Wests Tigers.
Overall, it was an exciting match between two teams that are both capable of making a run for the finals this season. The Eels showed their class in the second half, and will be looking to continue their winning form in their next match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
