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Fulltime at Allianz Stadium: SYDNEY ROOSTERS 22 NORTH QUEENSLAND 16
SYDNEY Roosters have cemented their top four place with a six-point victory over a gallant North Queensland.
The Cowboys seemed in control when they led 16-6 at halftime on the back of creative play by fullback Lachlan Coote but Trent Robinson's side enjoyed a second-session revival.
The winner was scored by Luke Keary with 19 minutes to go and it was a sparkling individual effort from 20 metres out.
COMMENT: The Roosters seem to have that intangible ability to win games in which they only play OK.
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68 min: Mitchell goal
The Roosters get another penalty and open out a six-point lead. They are alternating kickers now with Latrell Mitchell doing the work now. Sydney Roosters 22-16.
61 min: Keary try
It didn't take long for the Rosoters to hit the lead. Luke Keary was the man with a little dart from close range, Mitchell Pearce also involved. Taukieaho misses. Sydney Roosters 20-16.
59 min: Taukeiaho try, goal
Penalty to Sydney Roosters. They turn down the chance to shoot for goal and it appears to have paid off. Sio Siua Taukeiaho launches himself at the line straight off the tap and - once more - there is insufficient evidence to over-rule the on-field decision of try. Taukeiaho converts his own try. 16-16.
42 min: Tupou try
A penalty to the Roosters and a simple overlap on the left gives Daniel Tupou a touchdown. Kyle Feldt was just caught napping. Latrell Mitchell can't land a difficult kick. North Queensland 16-10.
Second half underway now with the Cowboys coming out of the north-eastern corner. North Queensland 16-6.
Halftime at Allianz Stadium: NORTH QUEENSLAND 16 SYDNEY ROOSTERS 6
TWO try assists to fullback Lachlan Coote has North Queensland in control against fellow top eight side Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
The Roosters scored first after only two minutes but Scotland international Coote set up tries for Kane Linnett and Kyle Feldt before Coen Hess got a try which was not visibly when checked by the Bunker.
The Cowboys continue to astound despite the absence through injury of co-captains Johnathan Thurston and Matt Scott.
COMMENT: Just too good, Lachan Coote.
33 min: Hess try, Lowe goal
This is a strange one. Referee Grant Atkins say it was a try to Coen Hess and sends it upstairs. There is not a shot of the ball on the line but no matter. The on-field decision of 'try' can't be overturned. Green light. Ethan Lowe converts. North Queensland 16-6.
25 min: Feldt try, Lowe goal
Lachlan Coote is the link man again in another Cowboys try. Michael Morgan passes to Coote who quickly shovels the ball across the face of centre Justin O'Neill before Feldt hugs the eastern touchline to dot down. Ethan Lowe converts successfully from the sideline. North Queensland 10-6.