Queensland Maroons triumph over New South Wales Sky Blues in Women's State of Origin Game 1
Maroons soar to victory with commanding performance
In a thrilling encounter at Suncorp Stadium, the Queensland Maroons have emerged victorious over the New South Wales Sky Blues in the opening match of the 2024 Ampol Women's State of Origin series. The Maroons dominated the contest from start to finish, leaving the Sky Blues trailing 10-18 at the final whistle.
Maroons strike first, Sky Blues respond
The Maroons drew first blood through a penalty goal converted by Tarryn Aiken. Shortly after, the Sky Blues hit back with a try from winger Isabelle Kelly, who pounced on a loose ball to level the scores.
However, the Maroons refused to be cowed and regained the lead with a stunning try from fullback Tamika Upton. Upton intercepted a pass from NSW playmaker Kirra Dibb and raced away to score under the posts. Aiken converted the try to give Queensland a 10-6 lead at halftime.
Maroons extend lead in second half
The Maroons continued to dominate possession and territory in the second half, and they extended their lead with a try from center Julia Robinson. Robinson broke through the NSW defense and scored a superb solo try. Aiken added the extras to make it 16-6.
The Sky Blues threatened a comeback when prop Millie Boyle crashed over for a try, but the Maroons defense held firm. With time running out, Queensland sealed the victory with a penalty goal from Aiken, securing an 18-10 victory.
Conclusion
The Queensland Maroons' victory is a testament to their hard work, determination, and fighting spirit. They outplayed the New South Wales Sky Blues in every aspect of the game and fully deserved the win. This triumph will give the Maroons a huge boost of confidence as they head into Game 2 in Sydney next week.
For the Sky Blues, it was a disappointing night but there were some positives to take away. They showed plenty of resilience and never gave up fighting, even when the odds were stacked against them. They will need to regroup quickly and come out firing in Game 2 if they want to level the series.
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