Tigers fight back to lead Warriors in Auckland

A clash between the No.9s as Wayde Egan made a move, ducked his head and was picked up by Api Korosiau, who was penalized as the Warriors moved back into Tiger territory. Benji Marshall said before kickoff that his priority was to win the turf war, but that hasn’t happened so far.

Tanah Boyd’s last shot is easily collected in goal by Faaletino Tavana and suddenly the drama begins – he starts running towards the outside of the goal, Adam Pompey makes what he thinks is a legal tackle and it’s a sin! The referee clearly ruled that Pompey had blocked Tavana’s quick 20-yard strike and he was penalized for a professional foul. Big call.

Warriors 10, Tigers 0 in 20 minutes