EUROS have held off a fast-finishing Warrigals to claim an edge-of-the-seat grand final on Saturday night.
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Led by a man-of-the-match performance by Zemic Patuwai, Euros won the thrilling match 27-22 despite the best efforts and a never-say-die attitude of the Dingoes.
Luck appeared to be with Euros early as they gained first points through an unfortunate offside penalty.
Brian Yohowi stepped up to knock over the conversion inside the first minute of play.
From the outset, the Euros focus and intent was clear as players urged each other to complete the basics.
Warrigals answered by effectively moving the ball down field to create their first point-scoring opportunity, after Euros were penalised for not releasing the ball carrier.
Fly half Bill Baillie stepped up and duly slotted the penalty from 35m out to level the scores at 3-all.
Euros' captain James George then stamped his authority on the match, securing the opening try after an explosive Zemic Patuwai break through midfield.
Patuwai turned a seemingly unorganised set-piece into a line-threatening rampage, enabling George to cross for a seven-point lead.
Pana Ravouvou followed up with a stampede-like effort on the back of a turned scrum.
Maron Huntley found space and brilliantly flicked inside for Ravouvou.
While the threat was defused, Euros appeared to have the crucial ascendancy in back field play.
Warrigals then went about erasing the deficit with a sustained 15 minute period, where they enjoyed a slight possession advantage over their opponents.
Eventually the Dingoes found a way through the Euros' defence, when Baillie kicked brilliantly across field for Kieran Gibbs to run onto.
Baillie's attempt to level the scores slammed into the upright, as the score remained 10-8 in Euros favour at the half-time break.
Momentum ebbed and flowed in what was a balanced first half.
Like the first term, Euros dominated early, securing a mountain of possession through continuous forward running which eventually earned the minor premiers a comforting penalty and a five point buffer.
Euros threatened again moments later, forcing relentless pressure on Warrigals' backline.
A nimble-footed Kaine Manihera put Euros in prime real estate, however the team came up empty-handed from the promising attacking phase.
Backline brilliance turned the game on its head for Warrigals, as Euros threatened to run away with the match.
Zac Raymond ran in the try, but Cody Saltmere, Baillie and Gian Guerra all had a hand in the electrifying play, as the ball spread from wing to wing numerous times before the overlap was eventually created.
Manihera took it upon himself to regain the lead from 15-13 down with a 38m penalty attempt.
Although the kick appeared to swing perfectly from left to right, it struck the upright and took a violent rebound back into the field of play.
Eugene Kerekeri pounced on the most opportunistic ricochet, but despite his best efforts to barge across, he was held up in goal.
However Jami Makara was able to capitalise, crashing over from the ensuing scrum to give his side a 5-point lead.
Slick hands ensured a fourth try minutes later as Zemic Patuwai crossed in the right corner to ensure a comforting 12 point advantage.
Refusing to wilt, Warrigals stole possession in midfield through an interception which resulted in Michael Scotney racing away to ensure the Dingoes flickering hope in their quest for back-to-back titles.
As cool as ice, Baillie slotted the sideline conversion to reduce the margin to just five with as many minutes to play.
Euros' would knock-on to give Warrigals their chance of conjuring a miracle after the siren.
However, the Dingoes couldn't handle the pressure or the greasy ball, as they knocked on to end a marathon 2013 Mount Isa Irish Club Rugby Union premiership.