Broncos stun defending champions Penrith in nail-biting NRL 2023 season opener
Brace yourselves, soccer enthusiasts! The evening spectacle on Friday was illuminated as the Brisbane Broncos clashed with the defending champions, the Penrith Panthers, in a thrilling start to the NRL season. The Panthers quickly demonstrated their prowess by landing the opening try just within the first 10 minutes. However, the Broncos rose to the challenge, with Adam Reynolds delivering an outstanding performance. He orchestrated a try for Herbie Farnworth, who then, electrified by his own momentum, scored again after a dynamic dash through the Panthers’ defenses.
As the game heated up, Reynolds showed his leadership by slotting a crucial field goal in the 71st minute, bringing the Broncos to a seven-point lead. But don’t count out the Panthers just yet! With just five minutes left on the clock, Soni Luke charged over from close range to bring the Panthers within one point of a tie.
The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Panthers’ Nathan Cleary went for a two-point field goal, but his effort missed and was collected by Broncos’ Selwyn Cobbo, who then fumbled the ball. Panthers’ Luke appeared to have scooped up the loose ball to snatch the win, but replays showed Jarome Luai was offside on the kick chase.
The Broncos held on for dear life and claimed a thrilling 13-12 victory in a game that will go down in footy history!
