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NRL: Cherry-Evans’ field goal in extra time wins for Manly

SYDNEY (AP) Halfback Daly Cherry-Evans kicked a golden-point field goal to give the Manly Sea Eagles a 21-20 win Sunday over Canberra, spoiling a spirited second-half comeback attempt by the Raiders in the National Rugby League.

The Raiders trailed 20-6 at halftime but winger Jordan Rapana scored two second-half tries, including a 70-meter run in the 70th minute, to help Canberra level the match at the 80-minute mark before Cherry-Evans’ winner in extra time.

The win pulled Manly into sixth place, level with fifth-place Brisbane and North Queensland with 16 points each.

The weekend results left the Melbourne Storm in first place with 22 points, followed by defending champion Cronulla with 20 and the St.