The Roosters were slow to start but worked themselves into the match scoring three tries in the opening half and keeping thre Raiders scoreless. Canberra worked their way back after the break reducing the margin to four points with back-to-back tries. Enter Sonny Bill Williams who helped set up the fourth try of the night. The home side refused to give in, a high-flying Sandor Earl bringing Canberra within striking distance before Jarrod Croaker levelled the scores and put the Raiders in front in his 100th match. Canberra holding on for a remarkable 24-22 victory.