Match Centre

It's all over! FULL TIME at Allianz Stadium has seen the Penrith Panthers advance to Week 2 of the NRL Finals to face the Canberra Raiders next Saturday at GIO Stadium, 7:55pm.

Penrith Panthers 28-12

Dallin Watene Zelezniak looked for the corner post, but it's just lost before the line as Tyrone Phillips' covering tackle was enough to stop the points. Scrum for the Bulldogs at their 10 metre line.

Penrith Panthers 24-6

ZERO TACKLE for the Bulldogs at the Panthers 10 metre line.

Penrith Panthers 24-6

Dallin Watene Zelezniak has bolted down the sideline for a massive 60 metre line. Moses Mbye surged up and tackled him twice, the second attempt just stopping him short of the line. Penalty follows as the Bulldogs chasers crowded the ruck.

Penrith Panthers 22-6

Short kick off attempted by the Bulldogs, it's collected at the 40 metre line to give them a shot at returning serve

Penrith Panthers 22-6

Josh Reynolds has come off the field for a Head Injury Assessment after his contact from Latu.

Penrith Panthers 22-6

Time off here as Josh Reynolds was hit with a shoulder by Leilani Latu.

Penrith Panthers 16-6

Josh Morris got up claiming a try, although the referees not having any bar of it.

Penrith Panthers 16-6

Penalty blown to the Bulldogs as Moses Mbye was held off the ball. Count is 7-4 in favour of the Panthers as the Bulldogs now march up to the 20 metre line of the Panthers

Penrith Panthers 16-6

James Graham is penalised for holding onto the leg of Latu. Panthers kick for touch and start their set at the Bulldogs 30 metre line.

Penrith Panthers 16-6

Kick across field is knocked down by the Panthers' Isaah Yeo. Scrum feed packs down for the Bulldogs, 10 metres out from the try line.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Brett Morris is limping from the field with the trainer as his knee has not improved. Bulldogs without their fullback as they look to fight back into this game.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Crowd at Allianz Stadium has been posted at 22,351

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Waqa Blake is caught on last tackle near the try line after Nathan Cleary fell just short of the try line on the 4th tackle. Change over is called for the Bulldogs as they work it away from their line.

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Penalty awarded to the Bulldogs for a third-man in tackle. Panthers kick for line and attack near half way

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Sitaleki Akauola has failed a Head Injury Assessment and will not return this afternoon

Penrith Panthers 10-6

Brett Morris is down again with the trainer, his knee still causing him issues in this second half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Second half is UNDERWAY as Matt Moylan kicks off

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

HALF TIME at Allianz Stadium in this Elimination Final sees the Bulldogs hold a two point lead over the Panthers in what as been a scrappy football exhibition.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Penalty comes on the siren against the Panthers as they hold too long at marker. Moses Mbye opts not to kick and throws the ball into touch to end the first half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Waqa Blake had space on the outside to bolt away for points. However, searching for support has thrown the ball back into the awaiting arms of Josh Morris.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Trent Merrin searching for the try once again, but just short of the posts as the Bulldogs scramble defence stop the lock from stealing points.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Penalty against Tony Williams as he comes in with a shoulder charge. Silly attempt at tackle from the Bulldogs second rower. Panthers kick for line and attack 30 metres out

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4

Penalty against Josh Morris for dragging Matt Moylan over the sideline. On review it appeared Matt reached over the sideline to take himself out to draw the penalty.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0

Brett Morris grabs at his knee after playing the ball. His knee appears to be the concern as the trainer attends to him in back play.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0

Josh Reynolds angles a kick over the sideline to control the game and settle into a scrum feed for the Panthers at the 10 metre line for the Panthers

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0

Time off here as Brett Morris collected Dallin Watene Zelezniak across the face in an attempted tackle. No penalty comes as it's deemed an accident, play resumes with Penrith at the 30 metre line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0

Injury concern for Bulldogs, Michael Lichaa who is assisted up the tunnel with a neck issue. He will be looked at under a Head Injury Assessment

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0

Penalty awarded to the Bulldogs for a slow release in the ruck. Immediate call is to take the penalty goal attempt from beside the uprights.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Bryce Cartwright puts in a short grubber kick which is collected at the feet of Josh Reynolds. He sails away 20 metres before being wrapped up by the chasers of Penrith.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Nathan Cleary can't get a good kick away on last tackle. It rolls dead to give the Bulldogs a free 7 tackle set from the 20 metre line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Bulldogs complete a good set after scoring points. Matt Moylan hesitated on the kick return as the ball bounced awkwardly off the Reynolds kick. Panthers forced to work the ball away from their own try line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Penalty to the Bulldogs, it's their first of the game as the Panthers hold too long in the ruck. Cantebury kick for line and attack with a full set from the half way line.

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Three sets in a row, the Panthers fail to kick on last tackle. Penrith have been caught in the same spot without throwing any attack on the Bulldogs goal line defence.

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Penalty to the Panthers, Canterbury laying in the ruck too long was Moses M'bye. Count is 3-0 in favour of the Panthers who kick ahead to the Bulldogs 40 metre line.

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Once again, the Panthers failed to get a kick away on last tackle as the Panthers ran towards the try line. Change over for the Bulldogs at their 10 metre line.

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Dallin Watene Zelezniak is down with the trainer as the referee calls time off. He was hit side-on by Greg Eastwood in a legal tackle.

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Trent Merrin takes a dive for the try line as he surged 12 metres to get through the Bulldogs defence. However, the scramble has kept him out. Last tackle goes out to the 10 metre line.

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Aiden Tolman concedes a penalty for holding down Peter Wallace who was looking for a quick play of the ball. Penrith find the sideline to attack with a full set from the 30 metre line.

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NO TRY is the call from the Bunker as Sam Perrett is penalised for tackling Josh Mansour in the air as he attempted catch in the air.

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Curtis Rona has crossed for the first possible try of the afternoon. We are off to the Bunker to check on side and contest in the air. On field decision from Jared Maxwell, is no try.

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Brilliant first kick from Nathan Cleary as he aimed for the sideline from inside his 40 metre line. Brett Morris met by the Panthers chasers at his 10 metre line.

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Flames rocket up as the Bulldogs exit the tunnel, Panthers to follow as the bells ring around Allianz Stadium

Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's LIVE and FREE coverage from Allianz Stadium as the Penrith Panthers and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs do battle for a spot in Week 2 of the NRL Finals. This elimination final adds to the pressure as the loser will finish their 2016 season at the end of 80 minutes.