Moses’ Miracle One-Pointer Sinks Cowboys in CommBank Thriller Amid Chaos and Controversy
The Parramatta Eels survived a tense and dramatic finish at CommBank Stadium, edging out the North Queensland Cowboys 19-18 in a game that had everything — big moments, controversy, and a grandstand finish. Mitchell Moses proved the hero, slotting a decisive late field goal that broke an 18-all deadlock and sealed a much-needed win for the home side.
Under Jason Ryles, the Eels looked to be in full control early in the second half. After going into the break ahead, they found another gear shortly after the restart, with Josh Addo-Carr turning on the jets. The winger produced a lightning-fast double that had Parramatta surging to an 18-8 lead by the 45th minute, and the crowd sensing the game could turn into a comfortable victory.
But the Cowboys, led by the relentless Coen Hess, refused to fade away. They rolled up their sleeves and began mounting pressure, clawing their way back into the contest. Their persistence paid off as they crossed twice in the space of 11 minutes, locking the scores at 18-all by the 56th minute and setting the stage for a tense final quarter.
As the clock wound down, the game descended into chaos. The Eels found themselves embroiled in a “trainer-gate 2.0” incident, adding an extra layer of drama. And just when it looked like the Cowboys might snatch it, a late try was overturned by the Bunker in a decision that will no doubt spark debate all week.
In the dying moments, Moses stepped up. With ice in his veins, he calmly slotted a field goal that sent the CommBank crowd into raptures. The Cowboys had one last surge, but Parramatta’s defence held firm, ensuring they escaped with a one-point victory in one of the season’s most thrilling finishes.
It was a match that had momentum swings, controversy, and high drama — the kind of game fans will talk about for a long time.
