Full Time
80:00
5:30pm Sat April 2, 2016
Round 5 - Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal - Crowd: 12831
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FULL TIME! The Sharks have won it 34-26 over the Tigers. Stay tuned for the match report and best players from a thrilling match here at Campbelltown! Thanks for joining us!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 34-26

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.

Moses quickly slots it! All in vain though.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 34-26

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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Mitchell Moses. Kick to come.

Mitchell Moses runs away for what will be a bittersweet try for the home side.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 34-24

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Possible runaway try to Mitchell Moses!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 34-20

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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney makes no mistake. 34-20 with 2 left!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 34-20

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The Sharks will yet again go for the two points. The win, of course is now secured. The Tigers have never really got back in this game in the 2nd half!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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PENALTY - Tim Simona is penalised for a crusher tackle.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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Cool head Maloney slots the ball out and the Tigers will start their set from their own 10.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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ERROR - A quick yet poor pass from Tedesco sees Simona drop the ball and possibly the match!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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KNOCK ON by Cronulla off a cross field kick by the Tigers and they get another set!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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ERROR - Jason Bukuya with a bad error! Tigers have a chance!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney extends Cronulla's lead to 12. A field goal is now in the mix to seal this one.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-20

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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Ben Barba. Kick to come.

Barba scores a scintillating try for Cronulla off a dubious lead up pass. Cronulla take an important lead now and should be good enough to hold on!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-20

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney makes no mistake! Cronulla lead 26-20.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 26-20

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ANOTHER PENALTY FOR THE SHARKS! They will again opt for the two!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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UNSUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.

Maloney hits the post and the Sharks regain the ball!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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So it turns out no punches were thrown. Cronulla will opt for the two.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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A MASSIVE BLOW UP ERUPTS IN THE WAKE OF ANOTHER PENALTY. SOME PUNCHES MAY HAVE BEEN THROWN!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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PENALTY - Penalty to Jack Bird for a high hit.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Dene Halatau makes an unforced error.

Dene Halatau drops a Manaia Cherrington pass.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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Cherrington goes close for the Tigers! Sharks start their set on their own 10.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Sosaia Feki makes an unforced error.

Feki drops a Maloney bomb in goal and Tigers start their set on the 20.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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PENALTY - Big penalty from Farah. Cronulla will look to pull away here.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney converts. Sharks lead 24-20 with just over 20 left.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-20

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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Paul Gallen. Kick to come.

Gallen barges over! There's redemption for the Sharks skipper!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 22-20

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses unsuccessful.

Moses with a poor miss!

Wests Tigers 20-18

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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by James Tedesco. Kick to come.

CONTROVERSIAL TRY to James Tedesco. Sharks can feel VERY hard done by! Gallen should have tried to stop Tedesco though.

Wests Tigers 20-18

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Possible try here to Tedesco!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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PENALTY - Sharks concede a penalty off the scrum

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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Two errors in one tackle here with Ava Seumanufagai coughing it up and Lewis taking the advantage and being taken into touch.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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PENALTY - Another penalty for the Tigers. This decision could prove a big turning point!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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Very controversial NO TRY for an obstruction. In my view, it was all fine. Common sense is needed for the NRL to be successful with this ruling.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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Possible try to the Sharks on the back of a blistering run from Holmes.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney splits the uprights. Sharks lead 18-16.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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PENALTY - Sharks opt for the two after the Tigers are caught offside.

16 all

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PENALTY - Cronulla gaining momentum with Woods and Halatau conceding a penalty. The Sharks are now in the 20 on just the 3rd tackle.

16 all

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.

Maloney pushes it to the right. 16-all, a big 33 minutes to come!

16 all

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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.

Big try for Cronulla! Massive in the context of this game with the Sharks now gaining momentum.

16 all

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The bunker will check a possible try to Sosaia Feki. It has been sent up NO TRY!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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PENALTY - Dene Halatau holds on too long and the Sharks gain a penalty on the Tigers 10 metre line. Their attack is looking far better!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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Tigers trapped on the last tackle on half-way. Sharks are now on the attack. A big mistake there!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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And the game returns and it is just as fast and tense. Great viewing for all fans!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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And we're back!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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The half time stats back up that despite all the Tigers dominance, this one has been a tight one so far.
STAT HIT:
Errors: Sharks 5-3
Penalties: 4-4 all
Offloads: Sharks 8-1
Line Breaks: Tigers 3-2
Completion Rate: Tigers 82%, Sharks 71%

For the Tigers, James Tedesco, Aaron Woods and even Chris Lawrence have impressed. Valentine Holmes and Ben Barba look like they will be the ones to break open this game for Cronulla if they are victorious.

Wests Tigers 16-12

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Half time here at Campbelltown and a great first half and a high scoring one at that sees the Tigers take a 16-12 lead into the break! Stay tuned for what should be an interesting 2nd half!

Wests Tigers 16-12

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney reduces the deficit to 4.

Wests Tigers 16-12

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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by James Maloney. Kick to come.

Wow! The Sharks finally spread it right and Maloney grounds a grubber following some razzle dazzle footy from the home side. Sharks will go into the half with some great confidence now seeing how flat they have been so far.

Wests Tigers 16-10

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Tigers with an odd play ending their set with a kick into touch. Should have kept the ball in play seeing the momentum they have at this moment.

Wests Tigers 16-6

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Great run by Holmes let down by a poor kick to end their set.

Wests Tigers 16-6

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The Tigers are looking electric in attack. Very concerning for the Sharks

Wests Tigers 16-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.

Moses makes it 16-6 after 31.

Wests Tigers 16-6

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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Chris Lawrence. Kick to come.

Chris Lawrence scores one of the simplest tries seen this season with the Sharks defence left wondering what went so horribly wrong! Not good for the Sharks, they look set for a blow up at half time from Shane Flanagan.

Wests Tigers 14-6

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PENALTY - Tigers gain their 4th penalty of the game. Their attack so far suggests they could strike again here, even from halfway.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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Sharks miss a golden opportunity to get back in this one. Their attack is very flat.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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Sharks attack looking a bit disjointed here.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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Sharks searching here for their 2nd as they receive another penalty.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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PENALTY - Naiqama hits Townsend low in what is a somewhat controversial penalty after kicking the ball to complete their set.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses unsuccessful.

Mitchell Moses misses the conversion. Tigers lead 10-6 after 24.

Wests Tigers 10-6

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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by James Tedesco. Kick to come.

Tedesco crosses for a simple, tackle-breaking try to give the Tigers the lead. If he was ruled out of the rest of this game, the Tigers would have been really lacking the spark he has already injected into this home side!

Wests Tigers 10-6

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PENALTY - Penalty to the Tigers conceded by Michael Ennis for hand in the play the ball. Tigers gaining momentum once again.

6 all

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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Andrew Fifita makes an unforced error.

Fifita returns serve with a poor error whilst also attempting to offload.

6 all

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UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Josh Aloiai makes an unforced error.

Error from Josh Aloliai in an attempt to offload kills any momentum the Tigers were building. Poor mistake.

6 all

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Momentum has really turned here with the Sharks lamenting poor execution in the opening stages as the Tigers find their way back into this one.

6 all

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.

Mitchell Moses nails it from close to the sideline. 6-all after 18.

6 all

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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by David Nofoaluma. Kick to come.

A magic ball from Tedesco sees the Tigers cross for their first of the day! What a difference the fullback makes!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-4

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With his first touch Tedesco has possibly set up a try for David Nofoaluma! Checking it in the bunker.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Jayson Bukuya makes an unforced error.

Bukuya drops the ball in the tackle as momentum turns with a subsequent Penalty to the Tigers. Sharks are marched ten as well.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Great news for the Tigers with Tedesco cleared to return to the field as the Tigers find touch on the 15th minute.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Complete set from Cronulla with Jordan Rankin wrapping up a neat Maloney grubber.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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PENALTY - Sharks receive a penalty after a Tigers bomb.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Strong defence from the Tigers after what was a likely forward pass to Holmes. Sharks put into touch and still lead 6-0 after 11.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Cronulla force a line dropout with an enterprising chip by Ben Barba into the in goal.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Intercept by Holmes and Sharks receive a penalty for offside.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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PENALTY - The Tigers receive an important penalty for a late hit by Maloney on kicked Moses. Tigers attack looking good here.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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Signs of life from the Tigers with a strong set.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

A simple conversion for Maloney. Sharks lead 6-0 after 3.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Luke Lewis. Kick to come.

A simple try following the Simona knock-on for Luke Lewis. Very soft and a concerning sign for the defence of the home side.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

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UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Tim Simona makes an unforced error.

Tim Simona with a bobble in the 2nd tackle of the Tigers first set and puts them under immediate pressure.

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Tedesco has been taken from the field. It is unclear at the moment whether he will return today. Massive loss if so for the Tigers.

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Time is stopped at 0:44 with Tedesco down injured after a knee from Luke Lewis. There is serious concern here for Tedesco.

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And we're underway here at Campbelltown Sports Stadium!

Only minutes away from kick-off here.

Hope you are looking forward to what should be an interesting clash here at Campbelltown, where the Tigers have won 3 of their past 4 against the Sharks. A tough one to tip, perhaps the toughest of the week. I'm leaning towards Cronulla here but if James Tedesco fires for the home side, we are in for a ripper.

Welcome all to League Unlimited's live update of the Tigers vs Sharks clash on a sunny Saturday Afternoon. For the Tigers, they are 1-17, while the Sharks have benched Paul Gallen and Sam Tagataese and have been replaced in the starting line up by Jason Bukuya and Matt Prior respectively.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Adam Devcich, Chris James

Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Video Referee: Ben Galea, Matt Cecchin, Luke Patten

WESTS TIGERS (26)
Tries: David Nofoaluma, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco (2), Chris Lawrence
Field Goals:
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (3/5)
Penalty Goals:

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (34)
Tries: Luke Lewis, James Maloney, Sosaia Feki, Paul Gallen, Ben Barba
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (5/6)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (2/3)