Melbourne Storm Defeat Roosters in Thrilling NRL Semi-Final
Storm Secure Hard-Fought Victory with Last-Minute Try
In a nail-biting encounter, the Melbourne Storm have emerged victorious over the Sydney Roosters in the NRL semi-final, thanks to a last-minute try from Will Warbrick.
A Tale of Two Halves
The first half saw a dominant performance from the Roosters, who led 12-0 at the break. However, the Storm rallied in the second half, with tries from Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen bringing them back into contention.
A Dramatic Finish
As the clock ticked down, the game was still in the balance. With just minutes remaining, the Storm mounted a desperate attack. Warbrick, playing in his first semi-final, received a pass from Hughes and burst through the Roosters' defense to score the match-winning try.
Post-Match Reaction
Storm coach Craig Bellamy praised his team's fighting spirit, saying, "I'm so proud of these boys. They showed great resilience and determination to come back from behind and win this game."
Roosters coach Trent Robinson was disappointed with the result but acknowledged the Storm's victory. "Melbourne played very well. They put us under a lot of pressure, and we couldn't quite match their intensity in the second half," he said.
What's Next?
The Melbourne Storm will now face the Penrith Panthers in the NRL Grand Final. The match will be played on Sunday, September 24, at Stadium Australia. The Roosters' season ends with this loss.
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