Raiders hold on for tense 20-18 victory over Roosters

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Canberra Weekly

Despite not scoring a try in the second half, the Canberra Raiders have held on to claim a 20-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

The Raiders started the game in brilliant fashion, racing out to an ultimately match-winning 18-0 lead inside half an hour on Sunday night.

James Tedesco's poor performance heaped more pressure on Blues coach Brad Fittler with and could prompt calls to drop the NSW skipper.

Setting the tone for his poor performance, a dreadful mix-up between Tedesco and winger Junior Pauga gifted Canberra the first points of the game in the fifth minute.

The pair made a meal of a Canberra bomb, leaving...

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