The Penrith Panthers outlasted the Warriors to seal a 24-14 victory at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart.
After a loss and a draw in their past two matches on the road, the Warriors were looking to bounce back into winning form at home.
When the Warriors led 10-4 through tries to winger Ali Leiataua and standoff Ben Farr they were heading in the right direction, but the Panthers responded with two tries late in the first half to take a 14-10 advantage into halftime.
Penrith extended the lead to 24-10 before the Warriors closed to 24-14, with a try to centre Viliami Vailea.
With 17 minutes left there was time for the Warriors to close the margin further, but the Panthers closed out the contest for a 10-point victory.
Despite the defeat the Warriors didn’t lose ground on the ladder. with both competition leader North Sydney and second-placed Newtown also losing in Round 13.
Match Report provided by NSW Rugby League.
