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FULL TIME at Sportingbet Stadium has seen the Penrith Panthers claim victory after the siren with the conversion of Moylan to defeat the Bulldogs, 18-16

Penrith Panthers 18-16

Second penalty to the Panthers as Kevin Kingston was tackled without possession. Penrith kick for the sideline and they attack 20 metres out

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-12

Penalty to the Panthers for a massive high tackle from Tony Williams on David Williams with a lazy arm. Penrith with possession.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-12

Hodkinson fires a pass to his winger in Thompson looking for their third try, but the pass goes to his boots and knocked on.

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A kick from Hodkinson deflects off the boot of Nigel Plum but no zero tackle called. A let off for the Panthers defence on their goal line. Change over 10 metres off their own try line

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Line drop out is called for the Bulldogs as Lewis Brown was trapped in goal as their defence muscles up.

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Adam Docker is ruled to have knocked the ball out of the hands of Tony Williams. Bulldogs with another chance, scrum feed packs for the Bulldogs 40 metres out from the Penrith try line

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Forward pass has been called as Frank Pritchard looked to charge into a hole of the Panthers defence. Hodkinson provided the pass which gives the Panthers a scrum feed 10 metres off their own goal line.

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Penalty to the Bulldogs as Adam Docker is ON REPORT for a lifting tackle on James Graham.

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Tim Lafai has been denied as he raced for the corner but planted his foot on the sideline before bouncing the ball over the try line. Scrum for the Panthers 10 metres off their own line.

Penrith Panthers 12-6

VIDEO REFEREE for the Bulldogs, we have a possible TRY for Tim Lafai

Penrith Panthers 12-6

James Segeyaro has had the ball helped free by Pat O'Hanlon but no penalty comes. Scrum for the Bulldogs packs 5 metres short of halfway

Penrith Panthers 12-6

Elijah Taylor has spilled the ball as the Panthers spread the ball across the field through hands of Isaac John. Penalty however goes to Penrith as Josh Reynolds tackled him without the ball in hand.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

VIDEO REFEREE for the Panthers, Tyrone Peachey has a TRY. Looking for how Panthers came up with the ball.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Tim Grant charging forward through the Bulldogs pack but he came to Sam Perrett and the ball came free. Scrum for the Bulldogs 20 metres short of halfway

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Josh Morris tapped a quick pass across field to Corey Thompson but it lands at the feet of the touch judge. Panthers defence are let off the hook as the Bulldogs attack fails to come together. Scrum feed packs for the Panthers 20 metres off their own try line.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

First penalty to the Bulldogs to start the second half, Michael Ennis gets a penalty for a leg pull from Tyrone Peachey. Bulldogs attack from a tap 30 metres out from the Panthers goal line.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Second half is UNDERWAY at Sportingbet Stadium as the Penrith side lead the Bulldogs 10-6.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

HALF TIME at Sportingbet Stadium has seen a fast running Penrith pack take a 10-6 lead over the Bulldogs into the sheds.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Jamie Soward fires cross field kick on the last tackle, Simmons was pushed off the ball by Thompson and no penalty followed. Josh Morris captured the ball and ran 20 metres before being covered up.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Jeremy Latimore trying to play the ball quickly has come up with a mistake, scrum for the Bulldogs just shy of the halftime.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Corey Thompson fires a kick downfield looking to send Hodkinson chasing, but the ball bets everyone over the sideline. Scrum for Panthers 10 metres off their own goal line.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

20 metres tap call for the Bulldogs as the kick from Soward rolled dead as Peachey looked to knock the ball dead. Morris watched it dead to earn the 20 metre tap.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

NO TRY is called as Corey Thompson did brilliantly to dive over the top of Simmons and force him over the sideline before grounding the ball.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

VIDEO REFEREE for the Panthers, Dave Simmons is claiming a try but Ben Cummins has ruled NO TRY. Looking at the sideline as he dived for the corner.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Penalty to the Panthers for offside from a kick. Soward finds the sideline, Penrith begin their set 30 metres off their own goal line

Penrith Panthers 10-6

The Bulldogs awarded their first penalty of the match for a crowding of the ruck from the Panthers following points. The Bulldogs attack on halfway

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Tyrone Peachey looking to link with Jamal Idris is called back as the pass to him was ruled forward. Scrum feed packs for the Bulldogs on halfway

Penrith Panthers 10-0

Fourth straight penalty against the Bulldogs as they fail to clear the ruck again. Panthers 40 metres off their own line.

Penrith Panthers 10-0

Third penalty goes to the Panthers as the Bulldogs attempt to slow down the ruck. Soward kicks for touch and the Panthers attack on halfway

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Trent Hodkinson came up with an intercept and bolted 40 metres before being tackled. However, the spread across the field saw Tim Lafai unable to hold possession as he was tackled from behind.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Penalty awarded to Isaac John as the Bulldogs fail to release from the ruck. Jamie Soward kicks for the sideline and Penrith attack 30 metres out

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Sam Perrett under pressure comes up with a great take of the Soward bomb on last tackle. Penrith applying pressure in defence as they hold the Bulldogs deep in their own half.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Trent Hodkinson fires a long kick under the posts and it bounces dead, 20 metre restart ruled for the Panthers.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

NO TRY awarded as replays showed Adam Docker losing the ball over the goal line. Scrum feed packs for the Bulldogs 10 metres off the Panthers goal line

Penrith Panthers 4-0

VIDEO REFEREE for the Panthers, Adam Docker gets NO TRY from referee Ben Cummins.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Penalty goes to the Panthers as Dave Simmons was denied an opportunity to take the bomb on the goal line. Josh Morris the cause of the penalty as Penrith attack 10 metres out.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Frank Pritchard saves the day for the Bulldogs as he dives on the loose ball from the Panthers as they run on the last which almost save Lewis Brown claim the Panthers second try

Penrith Panthers 4-0

Trent Hodkinson controls things on the back of the Bulldogs set as he fires the kick long downfield. Scrum packs for Panthers 20 metres off their own goal line.

Penrith Panthers 4-0

VIDEO REFEREE for the Panthers, Dean Whare has scored for the Panthers in the corner off an offload from Dave Simmons.

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Mistake from the Bulldogs off the kick from Jamie Soward gives the Panthers a full set on the Bulldogs goal line.

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Jamie Soward kicks to complete the first set for the Panthers, a good control set to start as Sam Perrett wraps up the ball on his own 10 metre line

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We are UNDERWAY here at Sportingbet Stadium in Penrith as the Bulldogs kick off through Trent Hodkinson

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Michael Ennis won the coin toss for the Bulldogs and they will kick off in the first half.

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Welcome to a stormy Sportingbet Stadium in Penrith as the Panthers host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
LATE MAIL is in for the Bulldogs with two change to the visitors. Tim Lafai replacing the injured Mitch Brown in the centres. Brown has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Chase Stanley has also been replaced through injury, Drury Low has been called into starting side.

Final team changes have been confirmed for the Panthers with Josh Mansour being ruled out along with Peter Wallace. David Simmons and Isaac John come into the Panthers pack.

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