Full Time! An excellent game of Rugby League sees Penrith defeat Cronulla 26-18
Penrith Panthers 26-18
Huge tackle on Gerard Beale by Tyrone Peachey, hint of a shoulder charge. Great hit!
Penrith Panthers 26-18
Cronulla looked dangerous but George Jennings makes a great play picking up a difficult grubber on the run.
Penrith Panthers 26-18
UNFORCED ERROR PENRITH PANTHERS
Apisai Koroisau makes an unforced error.
Knocks on from dummy half, leaves the door ajar for Cronulla.
Penrith Panthers 26-18
One on one strip from Bryce Cartwright, who has been strong this afternoon.
Penrith Panthers 26-18
Koroisau loses the ball over the line after being stripped by Barba.
Penrith Panthers 26-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS
Conversion attempt by Matt Moylan successful.
Moylan makes no mistake. Panthers now with a crucial 8 point lead.
Penrith Panthers 26-18
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS
Scored by Tyrone Peachey. Kick to come.
Grubber kick from Will Smith and Peachey dives on the rebounding ball. Panthers 24-18. Kick to come.
Penrith Panthers 24-18
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Ben Barba makes an unforced error.
Drops an overhead catch, probably could have left it but it came at him quick. Panthers on the attack.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
Michael Ennis has been nominated for an Academy Award and is ordered to play the ball after a slap.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Jayson Bukuya makes an unforced error.
Loose carry by Bukuya copping a stray Panther boot loses the ball.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
UNFORCED ERROR PENRITH PANTHERS
Sika Manu makes an unforced error.
Manu loses the ball in the tackle. Big chance for the Sharks on the attack 20m out.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
Valentine Holmes leaps high and diffuses a dangerous bomb 20m from his own line. Rock solid.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
Both sides playing it safe at the moment. Just getting through their sets.
Penrith Panthers 20-18
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PENRITH PANTHERS
Penalty goal attempt by Matt Moylan successful.
Panthers in front by 2. Sun is out, expect more free flowing attack!
Penrith Panthers 20-18
Penalty Panthers Feki knocks on into Barba and Leutele is offside. Panthers elect to take the 2.
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Jack Bird takes a slips catch on his own line. Sharks ball.
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Penalty Panthers - Lewis back on and lucky not to end up in the Sin Bin after interfering with a quick tap.
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UNFORCED ERROR PENRITH PANTHERS
Isaac John makes an unforced error.
John drifts across throws a forward pass to Lewis Brown. Terrible play. Sharks off the hook!
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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Valentine Holmes makes an unforced error.
Holmes finds the sideline with a wayward pass. Big let off for Penrith.
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Penalty Sharks. Late tackle on Robson by Waqa Blake. Sharks on the attack.
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS
Conversion attempt by Matt Moylan successful.
We all locked up. 18 all at Pepper Stadium.
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TRY PENRITH PANTHERS
Scored by Matt Moylan. Kick to come.
Watene-Zelezniak makes a break and throws a beautiful pass to Simmons, who finds Moylan. Kick to come.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16
Underway in the 2nd half! Cronulla kick off.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-12
A very entertaining first half has seen the Sharks fight back to lead 18-12. The highlight of the first half was a sublime put down by Sharks fullback Valentine Holmes. Michael Ennis has been at his scheming best and was heckled off at the break after scamming the ref into a penalty in front of the posts to push Cronulla's lead to 6. Chris Heighington could be facing a stint on the sidelines after an awful spear tackle on Jeremy Latimore. Luke Lewis could be in doubt for Australian selection as he left the field with a knee injury. Penrith has looked good at times and are certainly still in this match. 18-12 to Cronulla but still another 40 to go, its anyone's game at halftime so stay tuned!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-12
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Penalty goal attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon makes no mistake as the crowd boos Ennis. He loves it though.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-12
Michael Ennis at his crafty best, milking a penalty for the Sharks. Benny Elias would be proud of that one! Uses Campbell-Gillard's boot to great effect.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
Luke Lewis taken from the field with a knee injury.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Chris Heighington makes an unforced error.
Sharks on the attack but Heighington throws a forward pass to Anthony Tupou.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
Penalty Sharks - Ennis takes off with a quick tap.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
Peachey tackled on the last. Handover to the Sharks.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Anthony Tupou makes an unforced error.
Tupou puts it down cold. Penrith with a golden chance to hit back before halftime.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Straight over the black dot! Sharks 16 Penrith 12.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.
Holmes with an impressive put down after George Jennings has an embarrassing slip up and the Sharks are back in front.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12
Sharks kick the ball dead off the kickoff. Panthers on halfway.
Penrith Panthers 12-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS
Conversion attempt by Matt Moylan successful.
Superb kick from Matt Moylan. Penrith edge in front 12-10
Penrith Panthers 12-10
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS
Scored by Dallin Watene Zelezniak. Kick to come.
A lovely offload from Moylan and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores his 4th try of the year. 10 all, kick to come.
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Panthers on the attack and get 6 more.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
Penalty Panthers - Bukuya goes for a sneaky strip and gets pinned by the Refs.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
Penalty Sharks - Against Isaac John for not releasing the ball in an attempted one on one strip.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Gerard Beale makes an unforced error.
Thrown a hospital pass by Jeff Robson. First error of the game!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
Strong defence again from the Sharkies pinning Penrith in their own half.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
Matt Moylan looked certain to score but is held up by tremendous defence from Cronulla. On the last so Sharks ball.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
Horrible spear tackle from Chris Heighington on Jeremy Latimore. It goes on report and he will be having a few weeks off for sure! Penalty Panthers.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon puts it over this time. Sharks 10 Panthers 6.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-6
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Ricky Leutele. Kick to come.
Too much pressure and Leutele crashes over. Shark 8-0. Kick to come.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
Penalty Sharks - High shot from Isaac John and Sharks take the tap.
Penrith Panthers 6-4
Another penalty to the Sharks and Ennis is in to Koriosau and they have a scuffle.
Penrith Panthers 6-4
Penalty Sharks - Yeo holding on too long. Sharks on the attack.
Penrith Panthers 6-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon unsuccessful.
Gordon pushes it wide. Penrith lead 6-4.
Penrith Panthers 6-4
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
Sharks hit back as Ricky Leutele puts Feki in the clear. Kick to come.
Penrith Panthers 6-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS
Conversion attempt by Matt Moylan successful.
Moylan makes no mistake in front. Panthers 6 Sharks 0.
Penrith Panthers 6-0
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS
Scored by David Simmons. Kick to come.
Watene-Zelezniak makes a break and puts the try scoring machine David Simmons under the posts. Panthers 4-0 Kick to come.
Penrith Panthers 4-0
Moylan flies high to diffuse a dangerous bomb. Superb take.
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Safe start by both sides to begin the match. Penrith work the ball out of their own half.
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Kickoff at Pepper Stadium
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Teams are just warming up after the Anzac Commemorations.
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Welcome to our first live match on Sunday afternoon football where the Penrith Panthers host the Cronulla Sharks. The Sharks have won 3 in a row, but are missing big guns Paul Gallen and Andrew Fifita through injury. The Panthers have a plethora of talent on the sidelines and lose James Segeyaro from their line up today. The rain has just started to fall at Pepper Stadium but lets home it doesn't last too long and we see some fast flowing football.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Grant Atkins, Gavin Badger
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Lawrence McDonnell
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Luke Patten
PENRITH PANTHERS (26)
Tries: David Simmons, Matt Moylan, Dallin Watene Zelezniak, Tyrone Peachey
Field Goals:
Conversions: Matt Moylan (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Matt Moylan (1/1)
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18)
Tries: Sosaia Feki, Ricky Leutele, Valentine Holmes
Field Goals:
Conversions: Michael Gordon (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Michael Gordon (1/1)