FULL TIME at Allianz Stadium sees the Roosters hit back to claim second position on the ladder, 28-18.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
Short kick off from the Eels… it’s a PENALTY for not going the 10 metres. Roosters start from a touch finder at the 30m line.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion from in front.
Sydney Roosters 28-18
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Jake Friend. Kick to come.
Jake Friend darts into a hole after Bureta Faraimo drops the last tackle kick. Too simple for the hooker as he sails into the points
Sydney Roosters 26-18
Penalty to the Eels, Roosters holding the leg in the play-the-ball. Eels up to half way
Sydney Roosters 22-18
Time off here with David Gower down with the trainer. Cleaned up by Napa
Sydney Roosters 22-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion from in front and it's a four point lead now for the tri-colours
Sydney Roosters 22-18
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Kick to come.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves stomps his way through the Eels defence with a surging 20 metre run. Roosters back in front.
Sydney Roosters 20-18
Penalty to the Roosters, too slow in the ruck. Roosters attack 30m out
Parramatta Eels 18-16
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Michael Jennings makes an unforced error.
Michael Jennings can't get hands on a wayward pass, it's a scrum for the Eels 15 metres short of half way.
Parramatta Eels 18-16
Siosiua Taukeiaho has cleaned up Ryan Morgan, no penalty comes for a high tackle. Play continues with just 2 points between these sides.
Parramatta Eels 18-16
A terrible no-look ball and Semi Radradra cleans up. Roosters give up possession simply
Parramatta Eels 18-16
Penalty to the Roosters, silly errors from the Eels
Parramatta Eels 18-16
20 metre tap for the Eels, Daniel Tupou knocks on the Mitchell Pearce kick in goal.
Parramatta Eels 18-16
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Semi Radradra makes an unforced error.
Semi looks to get a quick play of the ball but he fumbles. Scrum for the Roosters, 30 metres out from the Eels try line
Parramatta Eels 18-16
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion and it's a 2 point ball game!
Parramatta Eels 18-16
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Kick to come.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck dances his way through the Eels defence with a great side step. Eels can't cover up on the line as the fightback begins!
Parramatta Eels 18-14
Ryan Morgan gets a hand to a floating pass as the Roosters spread. Scrum packs on the back of a possible try for Semi.
Parramatta Eels 18-10
Kane Evans busts open the Eels defence and charges 60 metres before he was caught. A penalty follows and Maloney takes a quick tap 10 metres out from the Eels line
Parramatta Eels 18-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney makes no mistake with the conversion attempt from the eastern sideline
Parramatta Eels 18-10
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Mitchell Aubusson. Kick to come.
Mitchell Aubusson cleans up off a Mitchell Pearce chip kick was not defused by the Eels. JWH manages a long floating pass to an unmarked Aubusson.
Parramatta Eels 18-8
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, looking at the contest from the Mitchell Pearce chip kick
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Daniel Tupou is shown the sideline as the Roosters shift wide. Scrum Eels, leading 18-4
Parramatta Eels 18-4
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Vai Toutai makes an unforced error.
KNOCK ON! Via Toutai fumbles the play of the ball and it’s a scrum feed for the Roosters
Parramatta Eels 18-4
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Semi Radradra makes an unforced error.
Blake Ferguson comes up quickly on Semi and it's a mistake against the Eels, scrum packs for the Roosters.
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Penalty to the Eels, too long in the ruck for the Roosters
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Second half is UNDERWAY as the Eels lead, 18-4
Parramatta Eels 18-4
HALF TIME at Allianz Stadium sees a shock lead from the Eels as the Roosters are down 18-4.
Parramatta Eels 18-4
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Blake Ferguson makes an unforced error.
Blake Ferguson comes with a mistake as he was tackled heavily by Semi Radradra
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Scrum for the Eels at the 10 metre line, Maloney’s pass could have been caught by the touch judge.
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Penalty to the Roosters, Eels working in the ruck too long. Roosters just 10m out
Parramatta Eels 18-4
KNOCK ON! Peni Terepo spills it, followed by a penalty against the Eels. Roosters 10m out
Parramatta Eels 18-4
NO TRY ruled by the video referee as Daniel Tupou couldn't get a clean catch on a Mitchell Pearce chip kick. Scrum for the Eels at their 10 metre line
Parramatta Eels 18-4
Mistake from the Eels gives the Roosters a chance at the line 10 metres out
Parramatta Eels 18-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Luke Kelly successful.
Luke Kelly makes it a 14 point lead with the conversion
Parramatta Eels 18-4
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Corey Norman. Kick to come.
Corey Norman gets the GREEN LIGHTS as the review of obstruction was cleared. The play started as Manu Ma'u surged through the Roosters defence and the hole opened for Norman to back up in support.
Parramatta Eels 16-4
VIDEO REFEREE for the Parra Eels! Norman finishes off a great run from Ma’u
Parramatta Eels 12-4
NO TRY! Michael Jennings is denied as Reece Robinson’s tackle forces the mistake. 20 metre tap for the Eels as a result, knock on in goal
Parramatta Eels 12-4
VIDEO REFEREE for Sydney Roosters! NO TRY as Michael Jennings appears to have lost the ball in the tackle leading in
Parramatta Eels 12-4
Scrum for the Roosters at the half way line, kick from Corey Norman is misguided.
Parramatta Eels 12-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Luke Kelly successful.
Luke Kelly strikes it straight as possible from the eastern sideline as he splits the uprights.
Parramatta Eels 12-4
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Semi Radradra. Kick to come.
Semi Radradra bolts into an open right side defensive lapse as the Roosters can't shift to cover up. The Eels making use of the penalty to add more points on the board.
Parramatta Eels 10-4
Penalty to the Eels! James Maloney offside! Eels attacking 10 metres out from a quick tap
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Penalty to Roosters… but it’s immediately dropped. Eels come up with the ball.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Penalty to the Roosters, too long from Ryan Morgan in the tackle. Roosters kick for touch and come up with a full set at 40 metre line.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
James Maloney fails to converts his own four-pointer, Eels remain leaders
Parramatta Eels 6-4
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by James Maloney. Kick to come.
James Maloney finishes off a speedy play from the Roosters which started via a cut out pass from Michael Jennings. He linked with Daniel Tupou who bolted down the eastern sideline in what looked like a training run.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Luke Kelly successful.
Luke Kelly adds the extras for the Eels from beside the uprights and it's a 6-0 lead for the visitors.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Tim Mannah. Kick to come.
Tim Mannah cracks the Roosters defence with a solid run to claim a rare four-pointer in his career, just the 4th.
Parramatta Eels 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Mitchell Aubusson makes an unforced error.
Mitchell Aubusson jumps early to try and shut down the shifting play from the Eels but he can't get hands on the ball. Scrum packs for the Eels 10 metres away from the Roosters try line.
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Penalty for the Eels now, too long in the tackle. Kelly kicks for touch, advancing them inside the Roosters 30 metre zone.
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves makes an unforced error.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves comes up with a mistake as the Roosters run the ball, scrum packs for the Eels at their 10 metre line.
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First penalty of the game against the Eels, too long in the ruck. Roosters attack 30m out. Chance here for the tri-colours,
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Controlled sets early from both sides, getting a feeling of the game so far.
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We are UNDERWAY as the teams are ready, Sydney Roosters kick off to get us started
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's LIVE coverage from Allianz Stadium as the Sydney Roosters host the Parramatta Eels. The Roosters will be looking to cement their top 4 spot. While for the Eels, they hope to stay away from the wooden spoon. The teams are going through their final preparations, as we await kick off.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Grant Atkins, Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall, Dave Ryan
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Daniel Irvine
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (28)
Tries: James Maloney, Mitchell Aubusson, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (3/4), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (1/1)
Penalty Goals:
PARRAMATTA EELS (18)
Tries: Tim Mannah, Semi Radradra, Corey Norman
Field Goals:
Conversions: Luke Kelly (3/3)
Penalty Goals: