#SocialMediaReacts - World Club Challenge

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St Helens threw all they had at Sydney Roosters in last night's World Club Challenge. But they could not break them down and Sydney proved why they are the best in the world.

 Here's how the rugby league community on Twitter saw the action!

 Pre-Match
There were so many key battles and subplots you could focus on before the game, however it was Phil Clarke's bold fashion statement that stole the show!
I could take up pages and pages with amusing Phil Clarke comparisons, but there is a match to focus on too! If you want a good chuckle, just search his name on Twitter!
 
 St Helens also tried to build the pre-match atmosphere with this display:
6 Minutes - Luke Thompson Try
St Helens made the perfect start with Luke Thompson crashing over after just 6 minutes.




20 Minutes - Sydney Fight Back
You can't keep a champion side like Sydney down for long though, and two quickfire tries saw them hit the front.

Half Time & Other Observations
Sydney dominated the remainder of the first half, but St Helens held firm to keep the deficit at just two points

40 - 60 Minutes - St Helens Come Close 
St Helens had plenty of chances at the start of the second half, but could not break down a resilient Sydney defence.
60 Minutes - Sydney Sucker Punch 
But just like in the 2019 NRL Grand Final, Sydney soaked up the pressure and then retaliated by landing the knock out blow.

And it was Joseph Manu who was coming in for some deserved praise!


80 Minutes - Full Time 
Despite a late consolation score for St Helens, it was Sydney who were crowned World Club Champions.



However, despite defeat, St Helens fans remained rightly proud of the brave effort their team put in!


Trent Robinson Post-Match Analysis
After the medals were handed out, and the trophy presented, we were then all reminded of the real reason to tune in...to watch Trent Robinson talk about rugby league!





So it was Sydney who triumphed in a bruising game, full of talking points. If you're going to a game this afternoon, then enjoy! Our full review of the World Club Challenge will be posted this evening!

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