NSW have squared the State of Origin series 1-1 with a gripping eight-point victory over Queensand in Melbourne.
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In front of 90,000 fans at the MCG, the Blues secured the vital win.
It was a tense battle with the lead changing numerous times.
Michael Jennings got NSW off to a great start.
But Matt Scott hit back under the posts.
It was a passionate game and tempers were flaring up.
NSW took the lead through this spectacular Brett Morris leap.
The Maroons cut their lead to two points with an awesome Greg Inglis try.
Just after half-time Matt Gillett put Queensland in front.
But power from Aaron Woods gave NSW a 20-18 lead.
The Blues looked to have the game wrapped up soon after but it was called back for a forward pass.
The controversial calls kept coming and Inglis looked to have scored, but it was ruled out for a strip in the lead-up.
With nine minutes to go Josh Dugan gave NSW some breathing space.
Queensland tried to hit back in the final few minutes but the Blues held on for crucial result.
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