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Cronulla penalty.

Addo-Carr makes a break, passes inside to JESSE RAMIEN - the Sharks will hold on now.

Trindall aims for the sideline but overpowers his kick dead in goal.

Ronaldo Mulitalo belts Jordan Samrani with a great hit.

Kennedy has landed awkwardly on his ankle after pressure from Luca Moretti; he's able to play the ball though.

Will Kennedy is down with a leg injury.

Isaiah Iongi drops a bomb - the Sharks will get a golden chance to score.

Justice for Parramatta - the Eels get the ball back through a Sharks error.

NO TRY. The bunker rules Bailey Simonsson illegally tackled Mulitalo in the air, resulting in a Sharks penalty.

Mulitalo goes within an inch of scoring - unfortunately his loses the ball just before scoring.

Braydon Trindall kicks for Ronaldo Mulitalo - Mulitalo catches the ball and may have put the ball over his head for a try...

The Sharks win the challenge - they get a new set close to the Eels' line.

The Sharks are challenging a decision, claiming the Eels touched the ball when contesting a bomb.

The Sharks get a penalty.

BACK TO BACK

The Eels get a penalty.

Addo-Carr goes close to scoring but the Sharks are up to the task of defending their line.

The Eels make a break; Moses throws a pass intended for Addo-Carr but the ball goes over the sideline.

Addo-Carr was outfoxed with that piece of play from Kennedy.

Play is halted with Sam Tuivaiti assessed for a HIA.

Sam Tuivaiti is wrapped up close to the try line after the Eels elect to run on the last tackle.

The Eels contest an attacking bomb - Kautoga dives over but Addo-Carr knocked on in the contest.

Parramatta get a penalty for a high tackle.

Play is back underway - the Eels spread the ball straight away.

The Sharks can't play the ball in time to have a shot at a field goal - they lead 12-6 after 40 minutes.

The Eels did well to spread the ball, allowing Dylan Brown to send Addo-Carr over out wide.

Braydon Trindall has been placed on report for a late tackle on Mitchell Moses.

Talakai has been ruled out with a category one concussion.

Parramatta penalty.

Siosifa Talakai is off the field for a HIA.

Isaiah Iongi makes a break, but is ankle tapped.

Cronulla lose the ball...

Cronulla get a penalty coming out of their end.

Josh Addo-Carr makes a good carry over his 40 metre line.

Braydon Trindall falls short of a 40/20 by a few metres.

Mitchell Moses throws a couple of audacious passes - he regathers the first, but give the Sharks possession back with his second.

Oregon Kaufusi attempts an offload only to lose the ball.

Cronulla penalty.

Isaiah Iongi is tackled over the sideline after electing to run on the final tackle.

Thomas Hazelton loses the ball on halfway.

J'maine Hopgood drops the ball close to the try line to release the pressure on the Sharks.

The Eels bomb a try but get a penalty for a Sharks defender being offside.

Parramatta get a penalty - they'll get a great chance to post points here.

William Kennedy does well to clean up a grubber by Dylan Brown.

Parramatta receive a penalty coming out of trouble.

Six again for the Eels.

Six again for the Sharks.

Josh Addo-Carr incorrectly plays the ball; the Sharks will start a set inside the Eels' half.

Braydon Trindall drops the ball just as the Sharks are attacking the Eels line!

Sharks penalty.

Mitchell Moses puts up a towering bomb; Will Kennedy is up to the task and gets a penalty after an Eels chaser was deemed in front of the kicker.

Both teams have traded sets early on in this one.

Will Kennedy allows the kick-off to bounce and narrowly escapes his in-goal.

The Eels have won one from five matches at Magic Round, winning their sole match in 2021.

The Sharks hold a two from five record at Magic Round, winning in 2019 and 2024.

Cronulla have won two of the past three clashes against Parramatta.

The Eels have elevated Jordan Samrani onto the bench with Matt Doorey OUT.

The Sharks have changed their forward pack with Tom Hazelton starting in place of Oregon Kaufusi. Jesse Colquhoun replaces Daniel Atkinson on the bench.

Welcome to League Unlimited’s coverage of Magic Round 2025 from Suncorp Stadium – the opening match will be contested between the Cronulla Sharks and Parramatta Eels.