Raiders remain in finals race18 August 2012, 7:22 pm Map: Canberra 2600 The Raiders kept their finals hopes alive with a tight 24-20 victory over Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium.
The hosts progress to 26 points courtesy of the triumph and jump into eighth place, although Newcastle is still to play Manly this round and a win to the Knights will see them move into the top half of the competition.
The Raiders and Roosters were deadlocked at 16-16 midway through the second half before the home side edged ahead following a converted Reece Robinson try in the 66th minute.
They moved eight points clear when Jarrod Croker kicked a penalty goal after Roosters full-back Anthony Minichiello was sent off for making contact with the head of his opposite number Josh Dugan.
But the Roosters refused to give up and a try to Tautau Moga down the left flank in the final minute of play gave the visitors hopes, but it proved to be too late to deny the Raiders the win.
More to follow.
Source: Rugby League
Topic: Raiders remain in finals race
