North Queensland Cowboys Win Against Sydney Roosters

Introduction

The North Queensland Cowboys beat the Sydney Roosters 18-12 at Suncorp Stadium.

Main Body

The game had some problems. Two Cowboys players left the game for a short time because they broke rules. Reuben Cotter was unhappy about his penalty. The Roosters scored a try during this time. Some Roosters players did not play well. Daniel Tupou left the game early. Junior Pauga made mistakes. James Tedesco and Sam Walker also played poorly. North Queensland played better. Braidon Burns scored two tries, but he got a leg injury. Tom Chester and Reed Mahoney stopped the Roosters from scoring.

Conclusion

North Queensland won 18-12. They won seven games out of nine.

Learning

⚡ The 'Opposite' Trick

In English, we change a word to show a different result. Look at how the story describes the two teams:

Team A (Better) \rightarrow Team B (Worse)

  • Played well \rightarrow Played poorly
  • Won the game \rightarrow Lost the game (beat = won)
  • Better \rightarrow Worse

Quick Tip: When you see "did not play well," it means the same thing as "played poorly."

Word Power:

  • Poorly: Not good.
  • Unhappy: Not happy.
  • Mistakes: Things that are wrong.

Vocabulary Learning

beat
To win against someone or something.
Example:The team beat the opponents by a large margin.
game (n.)
A form of play or sport.
Example:The children played a game in the park.
game
A sport or contest that people play.
Example:We watched a football game last night.
players (n.)
People who take part in a game.
Example:The players ran to the field.
problems
Difficulties or issues that need solving.
Example:She had several problems with her homework.
time (n.)
A period during which something happens.
Example:We will start the meeting at 3 o'clock.
left
To depart or move away from a place.
Example:He left the room before the meeting started.
rules (n.)
Guidelines that must be followed.
Example:The rules say you must wear a helmet.
time
A period during which something happens.
Example:I will finish the task at a later time.
unhappy (adj.)
Not feeling happy.
Example:She was unhappy when the game ended.
rules
Guidelines or instructions that must be followed.
Example:The rules of the game are simple.
penalty (n.)
A punishment for breaking a rule.
Example:He received a penalty for his mistake.
unhappy
Not feeling happy or satisfied.
Example:She was unhappy with the result.
score (v.)
To win points in a game.
Example:The team will try to score more points.
penalty
A punishment given for breaking a rule.
Example:He received a penalty for a foul.
try (n.)
A way to score points in rugby.
Example:He made a try for his team.
scored
To earn points in a game.
Example:They scored three goals in the match.
early (adj.)
Before the usual or expected time.
Example:He left the game early.
try
An attempt or a rugby point worth more than a goal.
Example:He made a good try in the final minutes.
mistakes (n.)
Things done incorrectly.
Example:She made several mistakes during the match.
play
To participate in a sport or activity.
Example:They will play soccer tomorrow.
injury (n.)
Harm to the body.
Example:He had an injury on his leg.
well
In a good or satisfactory manner.
Example:She did well on her exam.
stopped (v.)
To prevent from happening.
Example:The referee stopped the play.
early
Before the expected or usual time.
Example:He arrived early for the meeting.
won (v.)
To be victorious.
Example:They won the game.
mistakes
Errors or wrong actions.
Example:He learned from his mistakes.
games (n.)
Plurals of game.
Example:They played many games this season.
injury
Harm or damage to a body part.
Example:She suffered a leg injury during the game.
out (prep.)
Not inside.
Example:The ball went out of bounds.
stopped
Ceased or prevented from continuing.
Example:The referee stopped the play after the collision.
nine (num.)
The number after eight.
Example:There were nine players on the team.
won
To succeed or get victory.
Example:They won the championship last year.
short (adj.)
Of small length.
Example:It was a short break.
out
Outside or beyond a place or limit.
Example:They went out for dinner.
leg (n.)
Part of the body below the knee.
Example:He hurt his leg during the match.