In a thrilling encounter at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Mitch Moses led the Parramatta Eels to a dramatic 33-30 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys, securing the win with a golden-point field goal. The match saw a late resurgence from the Eels, who were down by eight points with just ten minutes remaining. Jordan Samrani's try and a subsequent effort from Joash Papalii leveled the scores, despite Moses missing a crucial conversion and a field goal attempt. The Cowboys, who had been on a strong run, faltered with 17 errors, allowing Parramatta to capitalize. The game was also marked by injuries to key players, including Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden, who limped off the field, raising concerns ahead of the State of Origin series starting on May 27. The victory was significant for Parramatta, who were missing several starters, and it marked a pivotal moment in their season as they look to build momentum.