And that's time. The Premiers have survived an error riddled second half to claim the victory.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Bevan French makes an unforced error.
Looking to create the extra man on the left, French passes it into touch
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
Gerard Beale defuses the cross field kick from Corey Norman & the Sharks have a 20m restart
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
Clint Gutherson rolls a grubber into the Sharks in-goal. Valentine Holmes cleans it up, but the Eels have a repeat set
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
PENALTY EELS & they find touch on halfway
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
Wade Graham rolls one into touch inside Parra's 10
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Michael Jennings makes an unforced error.
The NSW centre puts it down just when a touch of urgency was being shown from Parra's attack
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
PENALTY Eels, quick tap taken...
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: James Maloney makes an unforced error.
Forward pass to Fifita
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Kaysa Pritchard makes an unforced error.
From the scrumbase he fumbles.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Matt Prior makes an unforced error.
Another error in this game with Prior passing it forward
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
PENALTY SHARKS & they will have it inside the Eels half
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
Semi Radradra defuses the bomb from Chad Townsend in-goal
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
Corey Norman sends it high on the last but Valentine Holmes showed great awareness at the back to put a foot in-goal before taking the catch to earn his team a 20m restart
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Matt Prior makes an unforced error.
Prior coughs it up & Parra get a scrum 10m from their line
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
James Maloney nabs a sneaky intercept & passes to Ricky Leutele who is held down too long in the tackle. Penalty Sharks & on the attack...
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
PENALTY Eels against James Segeyaro for an extra effort in the ruck
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
James Segeyaro is on the park for the Sharks
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Brad Takairangi makes an unforced error.
The Eels looking for the overlap passes the ball into touch & it looks a long way back for the Eels now
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Andrew Fifita makes an unforced error.
Fifita tries to force the offload but it pops free. Parra ball 20m out from their own line
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Converts his own try & stretched the lead to 14
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-6
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by James Maloney. Kick to come.
After a nice short ball for Paul Gallen, Maloney backs up his skipper to take the offload & plant the ball down next to the posts
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-6
Back to back penalties. Nathan Brown this time the culprit
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
PENALTY Sharks. Corey Norman pinned for an extra effort in the ruck
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
They turn it over trying to force the pass & Gerard Beale cleans it up for the Sharks
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
PENALTY Eels. Paul Gallen holding down too long
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
Bevan French is collared by James Maloney in spectacular fashion & no penalty is awarded despite protests from Eels players
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
Frank Pritchard winds up & charges at the line off an inside ball, but a strong shot on the ball from Jayson Bukuya forces the ball free
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
PENALTY EELS...Jack Bird inside the 10
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney makes no mistake from in front & gives his team an eight point lead
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
PENALTY SHARKS & they will shoot for the 2
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
6 more for the Sharks after Siosaia Vave sticks a leg out to defuse a kick
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
PENALTY Sharks. Parra holding down too long in the ruck
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
This time Chad Townsend sends it high & Bevan French takes a pressure catch with Valentine Holmes cleaning up his opposite man
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
Corey Norman sens it high on the last but Jack Bird brings it away to defuse the situation
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
Back in action & Siosaia Vave brings it back for the Eels
It's time for oranges at ANZ and the Sharks have the lead in this one showing more class & composure to take their opportunities. They have applied good pressure when defending their own line, forcing the Eels into some rushed play. For all their missed opportunities though, the Eels have continued to compete & came up with a try on the stroke of halftime to get them right back in it
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson successful.
Gutherson gets his team within 6 heading into the sheds
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by David Gower. Kick to come.
Fortune favours the brave...With less than a minute before halftime Corey Norman rolled the dice & rolled a grubber through on tackle one. It bounced off a Sharks defender & Gower picks up the scraps & scores on the stroke of halftime
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-4
To the Bunker, possible Eels try...
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
He's up & staying on though
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
Play stopped again with Wade Graham on the turf clutching his leg. Looks in considerable discomfort
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
James Maloney's kick rolls into touch 20m from the Eels line after the ball ricocheted off an Eels defender
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
James Maloney's kick rolls into touch 20m from the Eels line after the ball ricocheted off an Eels defender
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
Corey Norman sends one high but Semi Radradra has knocked at forward attempting the catch
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
Play is stopped with Manu Ma'u heading off for a HIA after a head clash
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
They turn it over again! Trying to rush their attack, but the Sharks defence has put pressure on them getting up off their own goal line in a hurry
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
The Sharks turn it over & can the Eels show some composure to mount an attack?
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney adds the extras f
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
The Sharks left edge strikes again with Wade Graham popping an offload up after running a tough line for Ricky Leutele who sucked in the Eels cover defenders before turning his winger back on the inside who charged for the line to score
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0
loose ball & Wade Graham shows the urgency to get his team possession
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Beau Scott makes an unforced error.
The veteran lock puts it down & its a big blow because he was into the backfield if he hung onto that one
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
James Maloney drives one into touch 15m out from Parra's line giving both teams a well earned rest. Hasn't been alot of breaks in play in this one
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Frank Pritchard makes an unforced error.
The Eels have put it down again though
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
Penalty Eels. A big run down the right from Manu Ma'u saw the Sharks struggling to contain him & eventually pinned for holding on too long
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: James Maloney makes an unforced error.
Maloney wraps around to the short side to send Gerard Beale over in the corner, but the pass was forward
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
Chad Townsend sends it high on the last. Semi Radradra takes the catch but is pummeled back into the in-goal by the Sharks chasers. Line Drop-out
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
The Sharks have come away with it now with Sosaia Feki scooping up the loose ball
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
PENALTY Eels. A break down the right from Clint Gutherson got his team down field & the Sharks are pinned for slowing it down
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Jayden Brailey makes an unforced error.
The young rake with white line fever looks to dive over for his double on the last, but the ball pops out & a handover is ruled
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
PENALTY Sharks against Semi Radradra being inside the 10
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Suaia Matagi makes an unforced error.
A sloppy set though ending in Matagi putting down a tough ball
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
6 more for Parra with Luke Lewis sticking a leg out to block Clint Gutherson last tackle kick
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
James Maloney attempts to chip in-goal on the last but Bevan French was on the spot to take it on the fly & the Sharks give away a penalty trying to slow the play down
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
PENALTY Sharks after Norman kicks out on the full from the restart
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
No mistake from close range for the sharp shooter Maloney
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Jayden Brailey. Kick to come.
First points to the visitors with a classy try. Andrew Fifita got his big right arm free 30m out to offload for Wade Graham who summed it up with a draw & pass for the rookie hooker to touchdown next to the posts
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Corey Norman makes an unforced error.
A rare error from the Eels half with a forward pass from dummy half
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Andrew Fifita coughs up the pill & Parra go on the attack...
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Teams are settling into a battle for field position at current with both competing hard
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Corey Norman kicks across field on the last but Ricky Leutele flies above the pack to defuse the attack
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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: James Maloney makes an unforced error.
The ball goes to ground & the pass was ruled forward. Parra scrum 40 out
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We're underway & the Sharks get first use of the steeden
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Plenty of inspiration for the 34 combatants tonight with these teams playing for the Johnny Mannah Cup in honour of the late brother of Eels Captain Tim. Johnny donned both team's colours in his short career and was a much respected and loved club man
LATE MAIL SHARKS - Gerard Beale returns from injury in the centres with Kurt Capewell making way. James Segeyaro will make his long awaited debut for the Sharks off the bench with Joseph Paulo omitted from the final 17
LATE MAIL EELS - No changes for the home team, lining up 1-17 with Corey Norman a confirmed starter after missing last week with a minor hamstring twinge.
ANZ Stadium is the venue for the Parramatta Eels first home game of the season against the Cronulla Sharks.
The Eels after a solid start to the season will be looking to get back into the winners circle after suffering their first defeat of the season to the Titans last week.
The Sharks on the other hand are 1 from 3 for the year & will be desperate to get their Premiership defence back on track upon returning to ANZ for the first time since lifting the trophy last year
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Chris James
Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Jason Walsh
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea
PARRAMATTA EELS (6)
Tries: David Gower
Field Goals:
Conversions: Clint Gutherson (1/1)
Penalty Goals:
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (20)
Tries: Jayden Brailey, James Maloney, Sosaia Feki
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (3/3)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)