Full Time
80:00
7:50pm Sat October 15, 2016
Perth - HBF Park, Perth / Whadjuk - Crowd: 20283
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It's all over in Perth as the Australian's have claimed a 26-6 victory over the New Zealand Kiwis.

Australia 26-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.

Thurston makes no mistake with the conversion to make it a 20 point lead.

Australia 26-6

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TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Boyd Cordner. Kick to come.

Boyd Cordner sails through the Kiwi pack with a surging run towards the posts as he secures victory for the Australians.

Australia 24-6

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Solomone Kata has been denied in the Bunker on review as he was ruled offside from the Shaun Johnson cross field kick. NO TRY is the call against the Kiwis,

Australia 20-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.

JT makes no mistake with the conversion attempt to slot the extras to make it a 14 point lead.

Australia 20-6

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TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Greg Inglis. Kick to come.

Greg Inglis grabbing a simple try after a review from the Bunker. Appearing as a decoy runner jumps on a grubber kick to score the Aussie's fourth try.

Australia 18-6

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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.

Shaun Kenny-Dowall fumbles the ball as he charged for hit up. Zero tackle for the Australians at the half way line.

Australia 14-6

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Cam Smith rockets the ball on last tackle out on the full. Change over for the Kiwis at their 30 metre line.

Australia 14-6

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Jason Taumalolo is finally back out their for the Kiwis, his presence should help the New Zealanders back into this game.

Australia 14-6

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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Jesse Bromwich makes an unforced error.

Jesse Bromwich falls victim to his poor hands as the ball is dropped cold. Scrum for the Australians in their own half.

Australia 14-6

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Penalty to the Kiwis, Sam Thiaday pinged for holding in the ruck. Count is 4-all as the Kiwis look to fight back into this game

Australia 14-6

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Josh Dugan looking for another Australian try is forced over the sideline as he darted towards the corner. Dugan and Ferguson both getting stuck as he push to the corner.

Australia 14-6

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Kiwis have lost their way on last tackle again. Issac Luke forced to kick and the plays continue to make it worst.

Australia 14-6

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Blake Ferguson makes an unforced error.

Blake Ferguson looking for a gift try in the corner is unable to take the pass from Josh Dugan cleanly. Scrum for the Kiwis at their 10 metre line.

Australia 14-6

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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Shaun Johnson makes an unforced error.

Shaun Johnson ruled to have knocked the ball out of Holmes' hand. Scrum packs for the Australian's at the 10 metre line.

Australia 14-6

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Matt Gillett takes a poor pass from Manu Ma'u and proceeds to bolt 35 metres down field before being wrapped up

Australia 14-6

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Kiwis draw a penalty which helps them march up field after a poor second half.

Australia 14-6

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Shaun Johnson rushing a last tackle kick after a poor set, Australia has control in this game after 12 minutes of the second half.

Australia 14-6

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Darius Boyd makes an unforced error.

Darius Boyd pinged for a forward pass as he threw it out of his hands forward. Kiwis with a let off as the pressure was mounting from the penalty

Australia 14-6

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Marty Taupau cleans up Thurston off the ball, penalty to the Australians give them possession at the 10 metre line.

Australia 14-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.

Thurston curves the kick toward the posts and on his third attempt, slots the extras.

Australia 14-6

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TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.

Valentine Holmes gets GREEN lights from the Bunker after he created the opportunity as the loose play enabled him to bolt to the corner.

Australia 12-6

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Valentine Holmes cleans up racing out of the in-goal area as the Kiwis looked for their second four-pointer.

Australia 8-6

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Matt Gillett makes an unforced error.

Matt Gillett looking for an offload as he sailed across the field, he can't link up and the Kiwis jump on possession.

Australia 8-6

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Second half is UNDERWAY as the Australian's kick off, leading by two points.

Australia 8-6

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HALF TIME at NIB Stadium in Perth as the Australian's just ahead of the New Zealanders, 8-6

Australia 8-6

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ZERO TACKLE for the Australians just before the break as the Kiwis get a touch on the ball.

Australia 8-6

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Michael Morgan makes an unforced error.

Michael Morgan trying to gain extra metres in a tackle can't hold onto possession. Scrum for the Australians at the 20 metre line.

Australia 8-6

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Forward pass called against the Kiwis, scrum for the Australians.

Australia 8-6

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Jason Nightingale under pressure comes up with the catch. 20m tap for Kiwis. Australia mounting pressure as their kick game is the go to play

Australia 8-6

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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND: Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.

Shaun Kenny-Dowall attempting a fast play of the ball, it's lost in the ruck. Scrum for Australia, 20 metres out from the Kiwis try line.

Australia 8-6

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20 metre tap for the Australian's as Shaun Johnson's kick is knocked dead by Jason Nightingale.

Australia 8-6

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Michael Morgan makes an unforced error.

Michael Morgan can't control the ball in the ruck. Kevin Proctor standing over him to draw the mistake. Scrum with the Kiwis 30 metre out from the Kangaroos try line.

Australia 8-6

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Shaun Johnson calming the game down with a crontrolled kick to the sideline. Scrum for the Australian's at their 20 metre line.

Australia 8-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND: Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.

Issac Luke makes no mistake with the conversion attempt to make it a 2 point game.

Australia 8-6

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TRY NEW ZEALAND: Scored by Kevin Proctor. Kick to come.

Kevin Proctor slices through the Australian goal line defence as he charges on the angle to grab the first Kiwi four-pointer.

Australia 8-4

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Josh Dugan makes an unforced error.

Josh Dugan jumping up to make a tackle as the Kiwis spread the ball wide, his hand gets a touch and knocks the ball down. Scrum packs for the Kiwis 35 metres out from the Australian try line.

Australia 8-0

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Penalty to the Kiwis as Australia hold down in the ruck. Kiwis attacking over half way

Australia 8-0

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Boyd Cordner makes an unforced error.

Boyd Cordner running onto a tip on from Thurston isn unable to get a grab on possession. Knock on against Australia, scrum packs at the 10 metre line.

Australia 8-0

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Issac Luke draws a penalty for a three-man tackle under the knees. Australia marches up field to attack 30 metres out from the Kiwis try line.

Australia 8-0

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.

Johnathan Thurston from the sideline fails again to slot the conversion, score remains 8 points to nil.

Australia 8-0

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TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Greg Inglis. Kick to come.

Greg Inglis dives over in the corner after Valentine Holmes bolted down the sideline to provide the chip kick to open up the Kiwi defence.

Australia 8-0

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Penalty to the Kiwis as the Australian's lay in the ruck too long. Kiwis kick for touch and attack just short of half way

Australia 4-0

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION AUSTRALIA: Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.

Johnathan Thurston swings the conversion low from the sideline to hit the crossbar to miss the goal

Australia 4-0

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TRY AUSTRALIA: Scored by Darius Boyd. Kick to come.

Darius Boyd darts through the Kiwi would-be defence as he takes a short pass from Johnathan Thurston. Australia using the field position on the back of a penalty.

Australia 4-0

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Penalty with the Australians as Shaun Kenny-Dowall hits Valentine Holmes in a high tackle

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Cooper Cronk chips for the corner on last tackle, it's taken easily by Jordan Kahu at the back for the Kiwis. New Zealand now working it out from their own line.

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Thurston has been cleaned up by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in a high tackle. Penalty comes for Australia who attack 20 metre out from the try line.

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UNFORCED ERROR AUSTRALIA: Darius Boyd makes an unforced error.

Darius Boyd has the ball raked from his hand, although it's ruled a knock on against the Kangaroos.

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We are UNDERWAY in Western Australia as the Kiwis kick off!

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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's coverage of the Perth Test Match as the Australian Kangaroos do battle with the New Zealand Kiwis at NIB Stadium. Both sides are unchanged, 1-17 as pride of a nation is on the line.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Matt Cecchin

Touch Judges: Shane Rehm, Jeff Younis

Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten, Steve Chiddy

AUSTRALIA (26)
Tries: Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis (2), Valentine Holmes, Boyd Cordner
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (3/5)
Penalty Goals:

NEW ZEALAND (6)
Tries: Kevin Proctor
Field Goals:
Conversions: Issac Luke (1/1)
Penalty Goals: