The first try of the match was scored by Tom Learoyd-Lahrs after six minutes. A conversion by Terry Campese made it 6-0. The Raiders went further in front after their second try in the 21st minute scored by Joel Monaghan.

The Sharks closed the gap with two tries in the 24th and 32nd minute only to see the Raiders edge away with a try to Harrison in the 35th minute. This made it 14-10 at half time.

In the second half the Raiders scored a converted try after just three minutes play. The conversion saw them with a good lead at 20-10. Unfortunately the Raiders could only manage to add a penalty goal to the tally while the Sharks scored three second half tries to snatch the match.

The key moment was when Paul Gallen crossed in the 78th minute to see a two-point lead  to the Raiders turn into a two point deficit. That was how it ended.

The Sharks are now on 10 points just two behind the Raiders who are in 12th position on the NRL ladder. More importantly for both teams is that the eigth place team is on 16 points.  The Raiders will be shattered after seeing this game slip from their grasp.