Canterbury are savouring a much-needed victory after a Stephen Crichton penalty goal helped lift the pressure on the Bulldogs, who edged past Parramatta with a 14-12 win.
Crichton struck from the tee in the 76th minute at Accor Stadium on Monday after Eels hooker Tallyn Da Silva was penalised for a questionable high shot on Matt Burton.
Burton laid down seeking treatment after Da Silva's contact and failed to finish the match as he was sent for a head injury assessment.
Canterbury's attack was woeful for large parts of Monday's game but that mattered little to Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo, whose 13th-placed side (5-8) kept their faint finals hopes flickering.
"There's clearly a little bit of (a) confidence (shortage), they're the most scrutinised sort of halves pairing in the competition," Ciraldo said.
