AustraliaIn Round 21 of the NRL season, Parramatta hosted Penrith in a Western Sydney derby. The Panthers, having lost their previous match and dropped three of their last four games, faced the Eels, who were performing strongly. By halftime, the Eels led 12-6 after a series of plays including a controversial decision involving player Thomas Jenkins, who was sent to the sin-bin. The game saw several key moments, including a try by Penrith's McLean and multiple challenges and errors from both teams. The article provides a detailed account of the first half, highlighting the competitive nature of the match.
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