Full Time
80:00
7:55pm Sat June 22, 2019
Pacific Test Invitational - Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Wanngal - Crowd: 8408
80min

Into the final minute, Samoa are playing out a victorious test against a tough PNG side.

77min

Conversion: Samoa
Kicked by Jamayne Isaako.

Isaako with another kick from short range. The Broncos flyer knocks over another one.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 6 - 24 Samoa
75min

Try: Samoa
Scored by Chanel Harris-Tavita. Kick to come.

What a way to win a test match! Chanel Harris-Tavita tries to stroke home a field goal, it bounced off the post and who else, Tavita is there to clean up!

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 6 - 22 Samoa
71min

PENALTY PNG! The scrum couldn't pack the first time. It is reset and the ball isn't put in for a second time. We have the rare differential penalty.

70min

He hasn't run much tonight but both have been devastating from Milford.The Bronco jinked left and right, looked like he was across the stripe but some sensational scramble from the Kumuls forced it free.

69min

PENALTY SAMOA! Offside. Chance for them to kill off the contest in this set.

67min

Conversion: Samoa
Kicked by Jamayne Isaako.

Isaako maintains his 100% conversion record for tonight.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 6 - 18 Samoa
66min

Try: Samoa
Scored by Junior Paulo. Kick to come.

The game has been played in the trenches but Samoa probably have put it to bed now. Junior Paulo charged onto the ball, skittled defenders and slid over.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 6 - 16 Samoa
62min

The halves combine for the Kumuls. Laybutt swept it to an onrushing Ipape, the five-eighth couldn't hold onto the pass.

60min

That is better work from PNG! Ipape scooted down the short-side, tried to kick inside but Martin Taupau is there to sweep up. Dropout coming up. Big period of the game as we enter the final quarter.

57min

DEFENSE! Anthony Milford took the ball to the line, created the two-on-one for Jorge Taufua, the Manly back was cut down by the PNG halfback.

56min

Superb defense from both sides on their line. Samoa hold out then Herman Ese'ese grabs some extra metres.

53min

PENALTY PNG! The Kumuls were hemmed in their own end but a silly strip penalty releases them over halfway.

52min

PENALTY SAMOA! Now a piggyback for Samoa. Isaako shoots them over halfway.

52min

BUNKER TIME! The grubber has looked the best route for PNG to score. Albert is claiming one.. but the referee has called it no try. Confirmed. RED LIGHTS.. NO TRY!

51min

PNG get a result from a towering bomb from Kyle Laybutt! Wapi tries to power across but is held up well by the Samoan defense.

49min

They can't find a way through as a forward pass cuts the raid short. Samoa will work it out from their own 10 metre line.

47min

The Kumuls swung it both ways trying to find a gap but the Samoan side held firm. They do get a repeat set though.

46min

PENALTY PNG! The Kumuls have looked much more open in the opening stages of this half. They have a penalty, now a whole set to try and level the game.

43min

PNG muscle up in defense, taking David Nofoaluma across the sideline.

40min

PENALTY SAMOA! First hit-up, first penalty. James Gavet motored into the PNG defense and was held down.

40min

We're back for the second half! PNG boot it deep, let's go!

39min

Some strength from PNG youngster Xavier Coates to deny Hymel Hunt. The half is winding down with a dropout that might just get taken. Nope. HALFTIME.

39min

Brawa got hammered in the tackle, loses it. Final chance for Samoa.

38min

BUNKER TIME for the first time tonight. Milford returned serve with a massive bomb himself. Terry Wapi couldn't make any attempt to catch it, let it bounce. His blushes are saved with the chasers were offside. RED LIGHTS.. NO TRY!

37min

SIX MORE! Mason Lino in the line of fire early, charged down the ball which flew backwards to their own 30.

36min

PENALTY PNG! Things have heated up here. A flop from the Samoan defenders. There is a slight coming together from Segeyaro and Milford.

36min

SHOT from Kurt Baptiste rocked Taupau then the ball is ripped free. Referee called play on though.

35min

Handling has been an issue for the Kumuls in the first half. Stanton Albert spills one trying to charge deep.

33min

Good pressure on last from Kurt Baptiste forced Harris-Tavita to kick it out on the full.

31min

Conversion: Papua New Guinea
Kicked by Rhyse Martin.

Bulldogs backrower Rhyse Martin has kicking duties for the Kumuls. He studies the shot, nails it.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 6 - 12 Samoa
29min

Try: Papua New Guinea
Scored by Terry Wapi. Kick to come.

PNG are on the board! Terry Wapi saw a huge gap at dummy-half then sped through the gap to score on his debut!

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 4 - 12 Samoa
28min

PENALTY PNG! Rhadley Brawa is caught high. PNG find touch this time and get over halfway.

27min

Samoa stripped the numbers on the right but the final pass to Seve went to ground.

27min

PENALTY SAMOA! PNG trying to slow down the ruck, it is only resulting in penalties now.

26min

PENALTY PNG! Strip from Luai. A full set inside the Samoan territory.. Scratch that. They fail to find touch.

25min

PENALTY PNG! Samoa try to take it to the edges but Jorge Taufua is pinged for an old fashioned shepard.

24min

It is only some slight relief though, as the Kumuls hand it right back. Samoa can go for the kill with this set.

23min

Gebbie is having a terrible night under the high ball. Milford with another rainmaker bomb is fumbled by the fullback but he gets relief when Martin Taupau was offside.

22min

Conversion: Samoa
Kicked by Jamayne Isaako.

Another easy kick for Isaako, he duly salutes.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 0 - 12 Samoa
21min

Try: Samoa
Scored by Josh Aloiai. Kick to come.

Some sublime service from Luai, who got the first score sent Josh Aloiai into a yawning gap to record the Samoan's second try.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 0 - 10 Samoa
20min

Chanel Harris-Tavita takes the kicking duties this time, shoots through a low grubber and Gebbie is again forced to retreat. Dropout.

18min

PENALTY SAMOA! Isaako gets himself a whistle now. The fullback makes a strong carry which has him held down for too long.

17min

PENALTY PNG! Now they are parachuted from their own end with a cheap penalty. Segeyaro taps quickly.

16min

Anthony Milford has been in everything thus far. The half tries to accelorate through the line, gets jammed then has the ball bobble out. Relief for PNG again.

15min

Now Gebbie is forced to touch down. Milford weighted the early kick well and the fullback had no opportunity to bring it out.

14min

PENALTY SAMOA! A huge hit, an early kick then a penalty. Those are a few of Samoa's favourite things currently after they held out the Kumuls near their line.

13min

James Segeyaro dinks one through which sees Isaako knocked down in-goal. Goal-line dropout.

11min

PENALTY PNG! Some relief for the Kumuls. Samoa try to fly up in defense but give up a whistle. It came off the concession of a seven-tackle set as well.

9min

PNG are trying to shut things down with hustle, they touch it for six more.. then Josh Aloiai swung it wide, only to be caught by the cameraman.

7min

Milford hangs one up in the Sydney sky which forced Gebbie to leap and drop it. Another set coming for the Samoan side.

6min

Conversion: Samoa
Kicked by Jamayne Isaako.

Broncos winger Jamayne Isaako raises the flags.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 0 - 6 Samoa
4min

Try: Samoa
Scored by Jarome Luai. Kick to come.

Sweet feet from Jarome Luai! The hooker goes left, right then it was goodnight for the PNG defense! We have our first points of the contest.

Samoa lead Papua New Guinea 0 - 4 Samoa
3min

Papau stream it left, Edwin Ipape tried to link with his wide men but the final pass went astray. Samoa scrum right on halfway.

KICK-OFF! Here we go at Leichhardt! The Siva Tau has warmed up the crowd, as the Papuans remained stoic and primed for the contest. Samoa kick us off!

Both teams have hit the field at Leichhardt! We will have the anthems for both sides then their traditional dances to get everyone fired up then time for some football!

Welcome to the second part of our International double-header! PNG take on Samoa as both sides look to entertain their opponents in a packed crowd at Leichhardt Oval. The big news is Martin Taupau switching allegiences from NZ to Samoa as the Kumuls look to bring the pain again.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Adam Gee

Touch Judges: Dave Munro, Nick Morel

Video Referee: Henry Perenara, Bryan Norrie

PAPUA NEW GUINEA (6)
Tries: Terry Wapi
Field Goals:
Conversions: Rhyse Martin (1/1)
Penalty Goals:

SAMOA (24)
Tries: Jarome Luai, Josh Aloiai, Junior Paulo, Chanel Harris-Tavita
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (4/4)
Penalty Goals: