Parramatta Eels celebrated the return of star halfback Mitchell Moses in style, overcoming a spirited Wests Tigers outfit to secure a 38-22 victory on April 21, Easter Monday of the National Rugby League at CommBank Stadium. The match was brimming with drama and featured high-octane rugby.Moses, making his first appearance since Round 18 in 2024, orchestrated the Eels' attack with precision and flair, proving to be the catalyst for their impressive performance.The match began with the Eels asserting their dominance early on. Sean Russell slotted a penalty goal to give the visitors an early lead, before Josh Addo-Carr capitalized on a well-placed Moses kick to score the opening try. Moses' influence was immediately evident, dictating the tempo and direction of the Eels' attack.However, the Tigers, playing in front of their home crowd, refused to back down. After weathering the early Eels onslaught, they began to find their rhythm. A Sunia Turuva break ignited their attack, leading to a try for Terrell May, converted by Doueihi, leveling the scores. The Tigers then took the lead, with Jahream Bula crossing the line, showcasing their resilience and determination.The Eels, however, responded swiftly. A penalty allowed them to regain attacking position, and Isaiah Iongi capitalized, scoring in the corner to draw the scores level once again. The first half ended with both teams locked at 10-10, a fair reflection of the intense, end-to-end football on display.The second half saw the Eels emerge with renewed vigor. Capitalizing on Tigers errors and penalties, they launched a devastating attack, scoring three tries in quick succession. Samuela Fainu, shaking off an ankle concern, crashed over the line, followed by Sam Tuivaiti, scoring his first NRL try. Iongi then grabbed his second, extending the Eels' lead significantly.As the game wore on, tempers flared. A sideline scuffle resulted in sin bins for Tigers winger Sunia Turuva and Eels forward Luca Moretti, reducing both sides to 12 players. The Tigers, desperate to claw their way back into the contest, threw everything at the Eels line. However, the Parramatta defense held firm, repelling the Tigers' advances.The drama continued with Moses going on report for a high tackle, and Iongi receiving a yellow card for an early tackle, briefly reducing the Eels to 11 men. Despite this, the Tigers failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage.The Tigers did manage to score through Alex Seyfarth and Luke Laulilii, narrowing the gap. However, the Eels, guided by the masterful Moses, always had an answer. A late try from Bailey Simonsson, set up by a brilliant Moses kick, sealed the victory for the visitors. Josh Addo-Carr's earlier try-saving intercept also proved crucial in denying the Tigers momentum.Ultimately, the return of Mitchell Moses proved to be the difference. His kicking game, passing prowess, and overall leadership guided the Eels to a well-deserved victory. While the Tigers showed spirit and determination, they were unable to contain the Eels' attacking firepower, particularly in the second half.