In a dramatic Friday night showdown at Accor Stadium, Matt Burton emerged as the hero for the Bulldogs, securing a nail-biting 15-14 victory over the Sharks with a perfectly executed golden point field goal in the 84th minute.
Despite missing two earlier attempts, Burton capitalised on his opportunity from 35 metres out, sealing the Bulldogs’ sixth consecutive home win and propelling them to fifth place on the ladder.
The Bulldogs started strong with an early try by Viliame Kikau and extended their lead with Reed Mahoney’s effort from dummy half, establishing a commanding 12-0 advantage.
But the Sharks clawed back into the game before halftime, narrowing the gap to 12-6 with Briton Nikora’s try.
In the second half, the Sharks surged ahead with Trindall and Mulitalo’s tries, taking a 14-12 lead.
A late penalty goal by Burton leveled the scores at 14-14, leading to a tense golden point period where Burton’s precise drop kick secured a thrilling victory for the Bulldogs, marking a memorable clash between the two rivals.
