Alofiana Khan-Pereira try double powers NZ Warriors over Wests Tigers
The NZ Warriors defeated the Wests Tigers 32-6 in an NRL match at Campbelltown Stadium, led by a two-try performance from Alofiana Khan-Pereira. The win helps the Warriors stabilize their position on the league table after a recent string of losses.
Why it matters
This result is significant for the NRL standings, as the Warriors look to build momentum for the remainder of the season.
<p>Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored a try double to propel NZ Warriors to a 32-6 win over Wests Tigers at Sydney's Campbelltown Stadium.</p> <p><b>By Grant Chapman of </b><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/697563/alofiana-khan-pereira-try-double-powers-nz-warriors-over-wests-tigers" target="_blank"><b>RNZ</b></a></p> <p>Returning from a quad injury that had kept him sidelined for two games, the speedster had the visitors out to an early double-figure lead, as they took toll of a man advantage, when former Warriors fan favourite Bunty Afoa — now with the Tigers — was sin-binned for a late tackle on Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.</p> <p>Soon after Khan-Pereira's first try, centre Ali Leiataua also crossed and the Warriors led 14-6 at halftime.</p> <p>Back to full complement, Wests finished the first half strongly and threatened to close…
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