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September 9th 2006 06:07
Knights' Irish winger Carney crosses for the final try. Photo: Tim Clayton
A JARROD MULLEN field goal with just five minutes remaining has secured Newcastle a thrilling 25-18 win over Manly in a dramatic and fiery opening to this year's NRL finals series.
Down 12-0 at the break, the Knights stormed back into the contest on the back of maestro ANDREW JOHNS before a late try to winger BRIAN CARNEY sealed the seven point win at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Victory, though, may have come at a price with Knights hooker DANNY BUDERUS put on report for a lifting tackle on Manly winger Michael Robertson.
JOHNS scored one try after the break and set up a double for teammate KURT GIDLEY to lock the game at 18-18 with 10 minutes left.
MULLEN then potted the one pointer before Manly halfback MATT ORFORD missed an opportunity to snatch the game for the visitors when a penalty goal from 30 metres out sailed wide of the posts.
Source: AAP
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