Top League Highlights: Shining Arcs vs Canon Eagles
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The Shining Arcs held on for a 38-32 win over the Eagles to secure 9th place in the Japanese Top League. The Eagles opened the scoring with an early penalty, but the Shining Arcs ran in two first half tries to one to take a 14-10 lead into the break. Three second half tries and a penalty gave the Shining Arcs a commanding 38-10 lead heading into the final quarter. The Eagles fought back furiously with three scores and slotted a late penalty to get within seven points, but the come back was not to be as the Shining Arcs survived for a hard fought victory.