Reds Score 14 Points in Final Minute to Win 34-31
The Queensland Reds pulled off one of rugby's greatest comebacks, scoring two tries in the final 60 seconds to snatch victory from an 11-point deficit. The lightning-delayed match ended with a stunning solo try that broke a five-game losing streak.
Sometimes the most impossible victories happen when everyone else has already given up.
The Queensland Reds faced an 11-point deficit against the ACT Brumbies with just one minute left on the clock. Most teams would have accepted defeat and headed home. Instead, the Reds rewrote the rulebook on never giving up.
Winger Filipo Daugunu started the miracle with a desperate dive next to the posts in the 79th minute. After a long video review confirmed he'd grounded the ball, Queensland trailed by just six points with seconds remaining.
The Brumbies nearly sealed their win when Daugunu fumbled the kickoff. The ball touched an offside Queensland player, which should have ended the comeback attempt. But somehow, the officials missed the call and play continued.
Fullback Jock Campbell and winger Treyvon Pritchard surged downfield with time expiring. Then Carter Gordon took over.
The Queensland playmaker faced his Wallabies teammate Tane Edmed one-on-one on the right edge. Gordon skinned past him in the 83rd minute and touched down for the winning try, letting out victory cries that echoed through GIO Stadium. Final
Based on reporting by Stuff NZ
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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