And the Eels have taken the points in this one. It felt like a must win and the blue and golds have delivered. A great comeback for Mitch Moses and Clint Gutherson.
Tries to seal the win but hits the upright
The Sharks had a massive chance to score after Mulitalo made a break, but the last pass from William Kennedy goes behind Braydon Trindall and the Eels regain possession.
That will be the nail in the coffin for Cronulla. Viliami Penisini takes a bomb and finds Bailey Simonsson who scores in the corner. Or he would have, if he grounded the ball.
No mistake
Dylan Brown being clutch again. Beats the Sharks with a solo run to give the Eels a buffer again
Poor mistake by Braden Hamlin-Uele on his own 20 puts the Sharks back under pressure
No mistake
The Eels are let to rue a missed chance up the other end as the Sharks shift the ball and score through Sione Katoa.
Chance goes begging for the Eels as Mitchell Moses just can’t find Bailey Simonsson at the line
No mistake
The Sharks hit straight back with a strong solo effort by Daniel Atkinson.
Sharks get a reprieve and a penalty right at the Eels line.
Too far right
Mitch Moses is back everyone. The mercurial number 7 goes short side, burns the Sharks and sets up Bailey Simonsson for a try.
No mistake
And now the Sharks given away a penalty and the Eels will take the two.
Ronaldo Mulitalo gets to the dropout first but can’t reel it in and Parra get the ball
A Mitchell Moses chip kick bounces astray but it does force a dropout.
No mistake
GROWN. MANS. TRY. Junior Paulo carries 5 defenders over the line to extend Parra’s lead.
It’s another successful challenge - Cronulla keep possession but it’s no penalty
Eels concede a penalty for a ruck infringement but are challenging
Challenge is successful. New set of six on the Eels goal line.
Captains challenge here, potential six again for Cronulla if Mitchell Moses plays at the ball
Bryce Cartwright is back on deck for the Eels after passing his HIA
Chance for one as the half ends but it strays to the left.
More bad news for the Eels with Bryce Cartwright off for a HIA.
No mistake from in front
Against the run of play, coast to coast, the Sharks go 100 metres after Ronaldo Mulitalo burned half the Eels defence before sending William Kennedy over.
Same spot, same result
It’s a double for Maika Sivo, and we’re gonna have to call an excavator to pick William Kennedy up from the floor after he was run over by the big Fijian
But Junior Paulo drops it almost immediately
William Kennedy is dragged into touch inside the Sharks 10. This Eels momentum is immense
No mistake from out wide
Well he gave one up the other end, but when Parra shift left you always assume it will be Maika Sivo to pick up the try. Great combination through the Eels spine to set it up.
Sharks concede a penalty inside their own half
Leaves it to the right
The Eels earn a penalty and take advantage in their first chance with a brilliant solo effort from Viliami Penisini to beat three defenders
Too far left
How many tries have the Eels conceded by Maika Sivo jamming in? Well you can add another to the list with Braydon Trindall and Daniel Atkinson combining to send Sione Katoa over.
The Eels repel, but Clinton Gutherson knocks on a grubber kick and they remain under pressure (dun dun dun dundudundun)
Sharks get a set restart at the Eels line
No Nicho Hynes or Cameron McInnes for the Sharks as both are on New South Wales duty, they’re replaced by Braydon Trindall and Royce Hunt.
For the Eels two big inclusions in Clinton Gutherson and Mitchell Moses who return after 3 and 8 missed matches respectively. J’Maine Hopgood is away on Origin duty so Joe Ofahengaue starts at lock and Blaize Talagi fills in on the bench.
Good evening everyone! Hope you’re well as we approach kickoff in this one
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Belinda Sharpe, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referee: Grant Atkins
PARRAMATTA EELS (34)
Tries: Viliami Penisini, Maika Sivo (2), Junior Paulo, Bailey Simonsson, Dylan Brown
Field Goals: Mitchell Moses (0/2)
Two Point Field Goals: Mitchell Moses (0/0)
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (4/6)
Penalty Goals: Mitchell Moses (1/1)
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (22)
Tries: Sione Katoa (2), William Kennedy, Daniel Atkinson
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Braydon Trindall (3/4)
Penalty Goals: