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The Telstra hoodoo, voodoo or whatever goondoo has been broken. Queensland has won the Origin 2007 series with a heart-stopping 10-6 win over NSW.

The Android witnessed many “firsts” in this adrenaline-packed match. It was the first time that Queensland won a match at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. It was the first time the Maroons won a 2-0 series since the Wally Lewis days in 1989. It was the first time The Android see an NRL referee take a ridiculous 51 minutes to blow his first Origin penalty.

The match kicked-off at an incredible pace, as NSW debutant Brett Stewart planted the first try just 9 minutes into the game, with a dash from dummy half. The Maroons answered with Greg Inglis crossing after a beautiful offload from Cameron Smith. The score was 6-6 at half-time.

The second half saw both teams playing an extremely cautious game, knowing fairly well that the slightest mistake would cost either side the game. Yet, just like in Origin I, it was Jonathan Thurston’s brilliant kicking that provided Steve Bell with the golden opportunity to score that winning try.

We can now look forward to the impending 3-0 whitewash over the Blues in a month’s time.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!