Full Time
80:00
7:50pm Thu June 18, 2020
Round 6 - Industree Group Stadium, Gosford / Darkinjung - Crowd: 177
77min

FULLTIME :: Knights stroll to another win to open Round 6.

77min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

Ponga ticks two more over.

Knights lead Knights 27 - 6 Broncos
77min

Try: Knights
Scored by Mitchell Pearce. Kick to come.

Pearce ices the cake again! Step, step try for the veteran half.

Knights lead Knights 25 - 6 Broncos
76min

The game is starting to peter out. The Knights have the points, the Broncos licking their wounds. Knights have a SET RESTART x2 to finish off on a high.

68min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Hand in the ruck. Easy piggyback in a night that hasn't been much of a challenge for the Knights.

67min

Herbie goes to the tryline but the youngster has a rush of blood once he poked through and chucks it forward.

66min

Shibasaki tries to make a surge from his own end but has it dislodged.

65min

There wasn't much shown from the Broncos in that set. A damp last kick sees the ball handed over.

59min

PENALTY BRONCOS! The X Man flies and is wiped out by Edrick Lee in mid-air. Can the Broncos get another try here?

59min

Penalty Goal: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

Ponga with a simple kick adds two more.

Knights lead Knights 21 - 6 Broncos
58min

The young forward has been marched for ten. He will cool his head in the SIN BIN. Knights shoot for two.

58min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Oh dear. Mitch Pearce was prone on the deck after a hit as the Knights swept it left. Patrick Carrigan with a hit later than a Sydney bus. He is ON REPORT and..

57min

Pangai trying to get in and do some of the hard yards, throws a hand out and loses it.

55min

Knights opt to put the game to bed now. Pearce fires it into touch.

55min

Sione Mata'utia has dropped it. Knights CHALLENGING. It looks a good challenge because Alex Glenn has ripped at the ball. SUCCESSFUL. PENALTY.

50min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Markers not square.

48min

PENALTY BRONCOS! Better phase of play for the Broncos there. Strong defense and forced an error out wide then get the whistle.

46min

Knights look to sweep right on last, It looked like four points were incoming but Darius Boyd batted it down. More defense coming for the Broncos.

45min

Straight from the kick-off, Knights just motor into the Broncos half and earn ANOTHER set restart. Just too quick for the visitors tonight.

44min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

Besides the posts, Ponga nails his third of the night.

Knights lead Knights 19 - 6 Broncos
43min

Try: Knights
Scored by Daniel Saifiti. Kick to come.

Saifiti of the Daniel variety just keeps pumping his legs and gets to the line!

Knights lead Knights 17 - 6 Broncos
40min

KICK-OFF! Knights with first use.

40min

Hope everyone enjoyed their break! We're back for another session of football! Knights are bundling out full of energy to kick back on the horse in the win column. Brisbane just want to find a win.

40min

Hope everyone enjoyed their break! We're back for another session of football! Knights are bundling out full of energy to kick back on the horse in the win column. Brisbane just want to find a win.

40min

Field Goal: Knights
Kicked by Mitchell Pearce.

Pearce ices a comfortable first half performance with a tidy field goal. HALFTIME.

Knights lead Knights 13 - 6 Broncos
40min

Broncos get their chance at a SET RESTART but Boyd puts a toe on the ball and McCullough is there to collect.

36min

Broncos sweep it left but Darius Boyd spills it.

30min

Conversion: Broncos
Kicked by Herbie Farnworth.

While Isaako is in the bin, Farnworth duly salutes.

Knights lead Knights 12 - 6 Broncos
30min

Try: Broncos
Scored by Xavier Coates. Kick to come.

THE X MAN HAS STRUCK! Knights looked primed for another try but Coates anticipated and strode away comfortably, under the sticks.

Knights lead Knights 12 - 4 Broncos
27min

Broncos get a chance for a big shot here with a SET RESTART! Luke tried to combine with Pangai but the hulking forward loses it trying to offload.

25min

PENALTY BRONCOS! Mitch Pearce wants to be aggressive and starts early. Offside.

22min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

Right side but Ponga salutes again.

Knights lead Knights 12 - 0 Broncos
22min

Try: Knights
Scored by Hymel Hunt. Kick to come.

Kurt Mann, buoyed by his try, kicks one sideways for Hymel Hunt to pounce.

Knights lead Knights 10 - 0 Broncos
21min

For his troubles, Isaako is sent to the SIN BIN! Broncos down to twelve and on the rack.

21min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Isaako makes a desperation tackle to stop a rampaging Ponga.

20min

SET RESTART! Payne Haas the offender there. Knights marching forward again.

18min

SET RESTART! Mata'utia with a blatant flop.

17min

Knights tried to get too fancy there. McCullough tries to pop it to Pearce who spills it.

15min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Oates is denied due to Isaako's helping hand which forced it down.

15min

BUNKER TIME! Corey Oates might have muscled over.

14min

PENALTY BRONCOS! Bang! Pearce collected as he is kicked but the Broncos mop up and earn the whistle for offside.

11min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Offside.

11min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

Ponga lines up the kick, makes it six.

Knights lead Knights 6 - 0 Broncos
10min

Try: Knights
Scored by Kurt Mann. Kick to come.

Newcastle get the reward for their bright start! Daniel Saifiti pinballed through the defense to get the roll on. Pearce delays long enough and sends Mann across.

Knights lead Knights 4 - 0 Broncos
9min

Pearce tries to toe it through for Glasby but the Broncos custodian, Isaako is there to mop up.

8min

The ball represents a day-night outfield at the SCG. A lot of dew and errors early.

7min

TWO SET RESTARTS for the Knights! Broncos are just wanting some way to slow down the ruck but Mitch Pearce with an errant pass.

6min

Pangai and Glenn try some ball-playing and less said the better.

5min

Broncos have been starch in defense but the kicking thus far has left a lot to be desired. Knights are chomping metres easily and got an attacking kick on the end of the set. It was snuffed out but plenty of work early for the Broncos.

3min

WELCOME BACK PANGAI! He just sat down David Klemmer. That is one way to announce your return.

2min

Glasby is hammered on the inside ball and spills the pill.

1min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Offside and the Knights will march upfield.

KICK-OFF! Kalyn Ponga gets Round 6 underway!

Players are ready in the change rooms! All are looking resplendent in their Mark Hughes Foundation beanies supporting Beanies for Brain Cancer awareness! First out are the Broncos, wearing their yellow and maroon away strip striding onto Central Coast Stadium to make amends. Next is the home side, confident in their red and blue outfits! Going to be a ripping contest! Strap in.

Happy Thursday all! We have footy on tap and it is a ripper. The Knights, probably the story of the season restart, "host" another home game against a former powerhouse needing smelling salts to keep their season afloat in the Broncos. Pangai Jnr returns for the Broncos alongside the debut of Issac Luke as Gehamat Shibasaki comes in for the 'revenge' game with Lachlan Fitzgibbon's return! Let's get ready for some football!

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gerard Sutton

Touch Judges: Tim Alouani-Roby, Phil Henderson

Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Bryan Norrie

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (27)
Tries: Kurt Mann, Hymel Hunt, Mitchell Pearce, Daniel Saifiti
Field Goals: Mitchell Pearce (1/1)
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Kalyn Ponga (1/1)

BRISBANE BRONCOS (6)
Tries: Xavier Coates
Field Goals:
Conversions: Herbie Farnworth (1/1)
Penalty Goals: