FULL TIME: Cronulla Sharks 30 def. Sydney Roosters 28
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-28
NO TRY and the Cronulla Sharks have held up Mitchell Aubusson to win the game by just 2 points. It's the upset of the season with the Roosters expected to blow the Sharks away. Incredible heart from the Sharks.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-28
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters. We have NO TRY for Aubusson as he appears to be held up
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-28
Short kick off from the Roosters and they have possession 40 metres out
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-28
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Michael Gordon gives the Sharks the lead with the conversion from beside the uprights.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-28
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Jeff Robson. Kick to come.
Jeff Robson gets the GREEN LIGHTS from the Video referee as he managed to fight out of the tackle of Remi Casty and plants it down
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VIDEO REFEREE for the Sharks, Jeff Robson with some fancy footwork may have scored.
Sydney Roosters 28-24
Line drop out for the Sharks, little kick traps the Roosters in goal. Sharks can steal victory here.
Sydney Roosters 28-24
Penalty to the Sharks in the first hit up from the kick off, held too long in the ruck and the Roosters concede cheap metres. Sharks attack from half way
Sydney Roosters 28-24
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Michael Gordon from right on the western sideline, 20 metres out from the try line... strikes it well and kicks it! Cronulla within just 4 points now.
Sydney Roosters 28-24
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Jacob Gagan. Kick to come.
Jacob Gagan supermans to the corner as the Sharks spread wide to the left side, Brown throws the pass to set up Gagan. It's a brilliant four-pointer from the wing as he bags his second try
Sydney Roosters 28-22
VIDEO REFEREE for the Sharks, Jacob Gagan may have a try as he dived out and reached out for the corner.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Knock on from SKD and the Sharks clean up to attack just 5 metres out. It's followed up by a penalty for offside. Cronulla back to the 10 metre line to start a full set.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Frank Paul Nuuausala makes an unforced error.
Frank Paul Nuuausala gets hands to a floating pass from SBW and it's the 13th error for the Roosters, very scrappy performance so far.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Penalty to the Roosters, Michael Lichaa caught inside the 10 metre zone from the Robson kick. Roosters kick ahead and attack on half way
Sydney Roosters 28-18
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
James Maloney makes an unforced error.
James Maloney unable to hold onto a short pass from SBW as he surged into a gap hoping to take the offload. Sharks with the zero tackle 20 metres off their own try line.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Penalty is awarded to the Roosters for the actions from Tupou for working over the ruck. Roosters kick ahead and attack on half way
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Time off here as Anthony Tupou and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves having words in the ruck after a facial from Tupou.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Nene Macdonald comes up with a great catch as Vave was flying through to clean him up. Roosters with possession deep in their own half.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
James Maloney makes an unforced error.
James Maloney reached out down in the attempt to take a late offload from Sam Moa but it's dropped. Scrum for Cronulla 30 metres off their own line.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Michael Lichaa is penalised for obstruction as Anthony Tupou ran into the defensive line. Roosters with possession inside the Sharks half
Sydney Roosters 28-18
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall unable to onto possession, Sharks with possession deep in the Roosters red zone.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Roosters looking to create a play as SBW threw a long pass to no one and Brendan Elliott was forced to take it over the sideline as the Sharks chasers jumped on him.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Jacob Gagan unable to get out of in goal, Aubusson bolts up on him and traps him in goal. Line drop out for the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Sosaia Feki going straight over the sideline as he attempted to dance away from the defence after taking a short pass from Graham. Change over for the Roosters as it was the last tackle.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
James Maloney unable to slot the conversion attempt, hooks it across the right of goal
Sydney Roosters 28-18
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Mitchell Aubusson. Kick to come.
From Mitchell to Mitchell. Aubusson takes the short pass from Pearce and he darts under the defence to make it a 10 point lead.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
OH NO! Brendan Elliott was in for all money and just had to put it down… he reached out and thought otherwise. However a penalty is given as the Sharks dragged him over the sideline after the held call.
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Fa'amanu Brown with a shocking last tackle kick and Dylan Napa manages to deflect the kick as the Roosters come up with possession on half way
Sydney Roosters 24-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Michael Gordon from the eastern touchline... strikes it well... nails it! Gap is now just 6 points!
Sydney Roosters 24-18
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
Sosaia Feki climbs up high above SKD and SBW to take the ball out of the air off the boot off Jeff Robson and the Sharks are hunting!
Sydney Roosters 24-16
NO TRY is the call as he was held up over the line by a brilliant solo effort from Dylan Napa
Sydney Roosters 24-12
VIDEO REFEREE for the Sharks, Tim Robinson...
Sydney Roosters 24-12
Penalty to the Sharks as the Roosters right side attack was caught offside. Count is 3-all.
Sydney Roosters 24-12
Mitchell Aubusson gets caught with the ball on last tackle just short of the try line, change over for Sharks
Sydney Roosters 24-12
Jeff Robson's kick was too long, Feki racing through but it's got too much on it. 20 metre tap for the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 24-12
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Kane Evans makes an unforced error.
Kane Evan hoping to dive on a loose pass from the Sharks as Tupou Sopoaga threw the offload around the back. Scrum for the Sharks on half way
Sydney Roosters 24-12
Penalty to the Sharks, held too long in the ruck for the referees liking. Sharks attack just shy of the half way line.
Sydney Roosters 24-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Michael Gordon with a beautiful strike from out wide on the sideline nails the goal
Sydney Roosters 24-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Jacob Gagan. Kick to come.
Jacob Gagan takes a great cross field kick unmarked on the western side and crashes over. Brown provided the ball off the boot as he caught the Roosters sliding defence short.
Sydney Roosters 24-10
Jacob Gagan with a good chance under pressure and the Sharks have possession deep in their own half.
Sydney Roosters 24-6
Second half is underway as James Maloney kicks off.
Sydney Roosters 24-6
HALF TIME at Allianz Stadium sees the Sydney Roosters take an 18 point lead into the sheds as they control the woeful Sharks who were lucky to score before the break.
Sydney Roosters 24-6
Wade Graham aimed for a 40/20 kick but SKD is there to stop the kick for sideline.
Sydney Roosters 24-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Michael Gordon from wide out on the western side of Allianz splits the uprights and it's a good kick
Sydney Roosters 24-6
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Wade Graham. Kick to come.
Wade Graham finishes off a messy play as he took a pass inside from Mitchell Pearce after Feki jumped and knocked the ball back in field. Sharks claim a lucky four-pointer
Sydney Roosters 24-4
VIDEO REFEREE to the Sharks, Wade Graham takes an intercept pass from James Maloney as he looked to flick the ball back in field.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Sonny Bill Williams makes an unforced error.
Sonny Bill Williams attempting to get a pass away close to the try line as coughed up possession. Sharks with possession now.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
Ricky Leutele is able to get the short pass away to Feki but it's been called forward. Roosters with possession 30 metres off their own try line.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
NO TRY is the ruling for Mitchell Pearce, knock on is the call against Anthony Minichiello. Change over for the Sharks deep in their own half.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, Minichiello may have knocked on but Mitchell Pearce has cleaned up and claiming points.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney with the conversion attempt from wide out on the western side of Allianz Stadium slots the extras and it's now a 24 point lead.
Sydney Roosters 24-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Brendan Elliott. Kick to come.
Brendan Elliott takes a nice tip on from Minichiello who originally took a pass from SBW and the Roosters finish a great try
Sydney Roosters 22-0
Penalty to the Roosters after a long charging run from Sam Tagataese, two-on-one strip is the call as he lost the ball and attempted to rack it from Mitchell Pearce. Roosters attack on half way
Sydney Roosters 18-0
James Maloney fails with a last tackle and the Roosters bomb a certain try.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
Penalty to the Roosters against Wade Graham, interference in the ruck. Roosters attack inside the Sharks half
Sydney Roosters 18-0
Anthony Minichiello with an easy catch of a poor last tackle kick from Jeff Robson, Roosters with possession 10 metres off their try line.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Nene Macdonald makes an unforced error.
Nene Macdonald reach up for the floating pass from Michael Gordon and the Sharks have another scrum just 10 metres out from the Roosters try line.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Dylan Napa makes an unforced error.
Dylan Napa unable to take possession of the short kick at the try line as he had to bend down and take the ball. Scrum for the Sharks 10 metres out.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Brendan Elliott makes an unforced error.
Ricky Leutele has come up with a brilliant one-on-one tackle on Brendan Elliott and the ball pops out. Scrum for Cronulla 20 metres off their own try line.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
NO TRY for Jacob Gagan, the call, is back for obstruction as Fa'amanu Brown ran behind Anthony Tupou as he passed across to Wright. Penalty for the Roosters 20 metres off their own try line.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
VIDEO REFEREE for the Sharks, Jacob Gagan is claiming as he took a flick pass in the eastern corner. Looking at obstruction and grounding.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
First penalty of the game awarded to the Sharks, held in the ruck too long. Robson kicks for touch and the Sharks begin their set 20 metres out from the Roosters line.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
Jacob Gagan takes the catch in goal and the Sharks come up with a 20 metre tap
Sydney Roosters 18-0
The Roosters continue to make easy metres through the Sharks pack, making over 70 metres in each set.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney keeps the Roosters ahead of the clock as he makes it 18 points after 16 minutes.
Sydney Roosters 18-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall sails away as the defence fails to cover up a brilliant line break from Nene Macdonald. He linked with SKD and the Roosters make it 16 points.
Sydney Roosters 16-0
Shocking kick from the Sharks on 4th tackle, it failed to bounce nicely as it was collected easily by Minichiello. Roosters with possession 10 metres off their try line.
Sydney Roosters 12-0
Anthony Minichiello had to force the ball dead as the Sharks chipped through the line as Wright placed it for Feki. Line drop out for the Sharks.
Sydney Roosters 12-0
Jacob Gagan forces Nene Macdonald over the sideline with a solid one-on-one tackle and a scrum packs for Cronulla 30 metres out from their own try line.
Sydney Roosters 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney with the conversion attempt from right in front of the uprights makes it a 12 point lead
Sydney Roosters 12-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Mitchell Pearce. Kick to come.
Mitchell Pearce finishes another broken play set as they crack through the defence with a surging run from Jake Friend, he links with Pearce and the defence fails to cover.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney is successful with his first conversion attempt to give the Roosters an early 6 point lead.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Mitchell Aubusson. Kick to come.
Mitchell Aubusson finishes off some broken play as the Roosters swipe through the defence easily as they bust up field in two tackles.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Anthony MInichiello from the kick return gains 30 metres and the Roosters begin their set on half way
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Jacob Gagan makes a clean catch of the bomb kick from the boot of Mitchell Pearce. Cronulla come away with possession deep in their own half
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been pinged for the mistake after a review from the video referee on the run. Original decision has been overturned and the Sharks have the scrum feed 10 metres off their own try line.
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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Sosaia Feki makes an unforced error.
Sosaia Feki comes up with a fumble first up as he fails to talk to his fullback in Michael Gordon. The Roosters with a prime opportunity with a scrum feed just 10 metres out
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We are UNDERWAY at Allianz Stadium as the Cronulla Sharks kick off.
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Here come the Cronulla Sharks onto Allianz Stadium, wearing a new major sponsor on their jersey tonight with LabourHealth signing on for the rest of the year and 2015.
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Welcome to a cold Allianz Stadium as the Sydney Roosters host the Cronulla Sharks who for the first time will be without their coach Peter Sharp. The Sharks are coming off an upset victory against the Broncos while the Roosters look to continue their form heading to the finals as they remain mostly unaffected by Origin.
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FULL TIME in Under 20s action at Allianz Stadium sees the Roosters record a comfortable 32-16 victory over the Cronulla Sharks
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LATE MAIL – Cronulla Sharks: Junior Roqica and Sione Masima drop off the bench meaning Pat Politoni keeps his spot on the interchange bench
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LATE MAIL – Sydney Roosters: Isaac Liu will start in place of Frank Paul Nuuausala, who drops to the bench. Brendon Elliot starts on the wing with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gavin Morris, Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Jeff Younis, Michael Wise
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Steve Folkes
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (28)
Tries: Mitchell Aubusson (2), Mitchell Pearce, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Brendan Elliott
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (4/5)
Penalty Goals:
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (30)
Tries: Wade Graham, Jacob Gagan (2), Sosaia Feki, Jeff Robson
Field Goals:
Conversions: Michael Gordon (5/5)
Penalty Goals: