The Warriors' top-four hopes have been dealt a major blow after a controversial late call in a 26-22 loss to Parramatta.

Andrew Webster's side came into the first of their final two games of the regular season knowing two wins would keep them locked into fourth spot.

The Warriors thought they had chalked up the first of those two victories at Auckland's GoMedia Stadium on Friday when centre Adam Pompey crossed in the 76th minute.

Pompey had scooped up a loose ball after Eels fullback Isaiah Iongi and Warriors forward Demetric Vaimauga competed for a kick to the air.

[Pompey][Pompey] Adam Pompey thought he had scored his second try. (Brett Phibbs/AAP PHOTOS) Referee Peter Gough had given the try the all-clear before bunker official Chris Butler overturned the decision, claiming Vaimauga

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