The Warriors rugby league coach concedes he was relieved his side was only down by seven points at half time in Auckland.
Ivan Cleary says the Sydney Roosters had played great football to lead at 13-6 but his side put on its most professional effort of the season in the second half to eventually book a NRL preliminary final with a 30-13 victory.
Warriors captain Steve Price says it was a matter of backing their ability.
The Warriors will face Manly next weekend.
