Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans, referee error, Sharks robbed of last tackle, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adams, video

The Cronulla Sharks were the victims of a refereeing error in their 20-16 loss to the Gold Coast Titans on Friday night.

Four minutes into the second half, trailing 12-0, the Sharks found themselves in prime field position when they started a set inside the Titans’ 20-yard box.

Siosifa Talakai took the first hit, Briton Nikora was next, Tom Hazelton was the third tackle then Kayal Iro was the fourth tackle.

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After Iro’s tackle, referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adams raised his arm to signal that Cronulla were about to begin their sixth and final play.

But Przeklasa-Adams went out early, costing the Sharks another scoring chance.

Ziggy Przeklasa-Adams miscalculated and raised his arm after the fourth tackle, thinking it was the fifth.

Referee miscounts tackles during Sharks vs Titans game.Source: FOX SPORTS

Five-time round-of-16 player Braydon Trindall responded to that and launched a cross-field kick, which was caught deep in the in-goal area by Brian Kelly, giving the Titans a seven-tackle set.

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The Titans marched down the field and were assessed a penalty at the end of their set after Jesse Ramien was deemed to have obstructed the onside kick. The Titans extended their lead to two points with a goal.

Even though it happened in the 44th minute, the Sharks lost the match by a try.

The moment was first mentioned by News Corpwho report that the NRL has been informed of the incident and officials will review the incident on Saturday.

But the Fox League panel wasn’t too worried.

“Of all the refereeing mistakes that will be made this season… that’s not the reason they lost,” James Graham said.

Greg Alexander added: “That’s why we flew over it.”