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Eels win 26-20.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Simmons tries a chip but the Eels come up with the ball.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Soward looks for a 40/20 but he has been unable to buy that kick tonight.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Penrith up to the 20 metre line on the 1st.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Great work from Reece Robinson to force the ball loose from Peter Wallace.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Soward bombs, it's allowed to bounce, but Wallace loses control. Changeover.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

The Panthers are inside the Eels half.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Alvaro can't hold onto Moeroa's offload. Chance for the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Sandow looks to take the field goal, but is pressured by the Panthers, only to force a repeat set.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Daniel Alvaro takes his first run in the NRL.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Reece Robinson is down for the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Brown offloads, but Soward is taken.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Great kick from Parramatta forces the Penrith on their line.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

This has been a cracking game of footy tonight!

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Great take from Will Hopoate to defuse Soward's bomb.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Soward chips, Jennings comes up with the ball and the Panthers have a chance.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Still no Daniel Alvaro for the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Campbell-Gillard takes the first run of the set.

Parramatta Eels 26-20

Turnover for the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 26-14

That will probably gets the Eels over the line tonight.

Parramatta Eels 26-14

On the last, Soward chips for Jennings who comes up with the ball, only for Soward to toe the ball dead.

Parramatta Eels 26-14

Tim Mannah coming off, doesn't appear to be a major injury, but he wasn't replaced of his own volition.

Parramatta Eels 26-14

Radradra claiming another try. The big Fijian winger dives over, with Isaah Yeo unable to hold him up.

Parramatta Eels 20-14

Bryce Cartwright loses the ball. Eels scrum just over halfway.

Parramatta Eels 20-14

The Eels look to have regained their composure, especially in defence with that last try.

Parramatta Eels 20-14

This game was looking like a bit of a bludger early on, but it has come to life in the last 15 minutes.

Parramatta Eels 18-14

Radradra looks to have knocked on.

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Radradra is possibly offside.

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Semi Radradra is claiming a try. A brilliant kick from Takairangi in-field for his winger. But the referee is checking for obstruction, however he has indicate a try.

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Spilt ball from Waqa Blake, the Eels finally get possession back.

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Another penalty to the Panthers. The Eels haven't touched the ball for 10 minutes.

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Jamie Soward looking to come back into the game.

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Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Bryce Cartwright has announced himself tonight. Outstanding performance.

Parramatta Eels 14-12

Bryce Cartwright is claiming a try, but the referee wants to check for obstruction.

Parramatta Eels 14-8

Panthers try a spread to the right, but the Eels are able to cut down Robert Jennings.

Parramatta Eels 14-8

Lewis Brown is through, Danny Wicks slams Peter Wallace, but the Panthers get another penalty. IT'S ALL THE PANTHERS!

Parramatta Eels 14-8

The Eels will need to tighten up, Penrith have found their spark.

Parramatta Eels 14-8

With some classy footwork and ball skills that would make Benji Marshall applaud, Cartwright sends Simmons over for a four-pointer.

Parramatta Eels 14-8

Segeyaro takes a dart out of dummy half and earns a penalty.

Parramatta Eels 14-4

If the Panthers are going to get out of this one, James Segeyaro and Peter Wallace will need to "Fire Up".

Parramatta Eels 14-4

Jamie Soward is being escorted off the field with a shoulder injury. Pauli Pauli on report.

Parramatta Eels 14-4

Great work from the versatile Dubbo junior to touch down.

Parramatta Eels 14-4

James Segeyaro has made a bust through the Eels defence. Isaah Yeo is claiming a try, but Jamie Soward has been smashed by Pauli Pauli. IT'S ALL HAPPENING TONIGHT!

Parramatta Eels 14-0

A great series of passes gets the Panthers inside the attacking zone.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Robert Jennings looks to have injured his shoulder, if the Panthers lose another back it might just be the game.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Soward bombs, but Radradra cleans up.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Penalty to Penrith as James Segeyaro and Nathan Peats sparks a fracas.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Sandow's kick hits the crossbar, before Reece Robinson's grubber goes into touch.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Eels inside the Panthers 10.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Eels penalty.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Robert Jennings defuses Sandow's kick. Pressure off the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Corey Norman into space, before being taken by Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Great take by Reece Robinson to defuse Soward's chip kick.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Penalty to Penrith. Good chance early on for the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Both sides back on the field, second half underway.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Semi Radradra and Manu Ma'u have been the Eels best so far in attack and defence.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has led the way for the Panthers, while Elijah Taylor has been strong in defence, coming up with 35 tackles.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Can the Panthers turn around their fortunes, or will the Eels break through for a much needed win.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

The Eels have flown out of the gates to take a 14-0 lead into the break. Things won't get any easier for the Panthers with Matthew Moylan ruled out of the rest of the game with a suspected ruptured ligament.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Sandow drills the ball into touch as the Eels take a 14-0 lead into the break.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Sandow kicks for Simmons, but the ball bounces into touch.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Penrith throwing the ball around, but unable to make much ground.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Penrith hang on as Waqa Blake takes the ball out of their own end, before they get a relieving penalty.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Bryce Cartwright strips the Eels of the ball, resulting in a Parramatta penalty. If the Eels can score before halftime, it could be curtains for the home side.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Soward looks for a 40/20, but it falls short.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Pauli Pauli loses the ball with his first run.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Norman looks to pass to Radradra, but Robert Jennings gets a hand forcing it into touch.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Anthony Watmough coming off with a should injury.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Watene-Zelezniak is trapped in-goal for another dropout.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Manu Ma'u makes a great run up to the 40 metre line.

Parramatta Eels 14-0

Sandow elects to take the scoreline outside of two-converted tries.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Chris Sandow has been taken out trying to score. The Panthers concede a penalty, but Brad Takairangi is being looked at, potentially a serious injury.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Joseph Paulo on for Parramatta.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Penrith manage to defuse an Eels attacking raid, knocking the ball dead for a line dropout.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Eels already up to the halfway line. The Panthers will do well to hold on here.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Junior Paulo on for the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Danny Wicks dives on a loose Panthers pass. It's just not happening for the home side tonight.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Penrith force a turnover and get the ball close to halfway.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Soward drives the ball down Robinson's throat.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Ma'u is taken by Yeo and Wallace close to the Panthers 30.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Jeremy Latimore on for the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Suspected ruptured ligament the early diagnosis on Matt Moylan. Definitely out for tonight, could be out for an extended period.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Anthony Watmough makes a nice run, but Ryan Morgan is unable to latch onto the pass.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Sandow looks for a 40/20, but David Simmons cleans up for the Panthers.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Reece Robinson delivers a great kick, before leading the chase on the Eels #1.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Manu sends Jennings away, before Radradra rounds up the winger.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Ma'u and Takairangi drive Sika Manu back into the ground.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Big shot from Isaah Yeo on Brad Takairangi.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Great work from Will Hopoate to stop Blake.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

No Try. Eels 20 metre re-start.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Waqa Blake is claiming a try, but it looked like the Panthers centre lost control. The referee has ruled try, but the video ref will take a look.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Great rushing defence from Semi Radradra to cut down Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Anthony Watmough loses the ball, as Sika Manu takes his first run of the match.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Robert Jennings can't hold onto Isaah Yeo's pass.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Campell-Gillard is away after an offload from Sam McKendry. Panthers inside the Eels red zone.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Panthers get a relieving penalty.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Expect Dallin Watene-Zelezniak to move to fullback, with Isaah Yeo shifting into the centres.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

The Panthers #1 is being assisted off the field, huge loss for Penrith.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is just able to beat Ryan Morgan to the ball, but play has been stopped for Matt Moylan.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

Matt Moylan is receiving some attention from the Panthers trainer. Could be an issue, but he appears to be staying on.

Parramatta Eels 12-0

A tremendous pass from Robinson sent Radradra down the left sideline, before passing to his fullback in support. Great try from the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 10-0

The Eels have shown a willingness to pass the ball early on and have seen the dividends with the first four-pointer to Ryan Morgan.

Parramatta Eels 4-0

Eels penalty. Flop against Sam McKendry and Lewis Brown.

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Soward bombs, but Reece Robinson is under no pressure to take the ball on the full.

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Robert Jennings is driven back by three Eels, including Wicks and Mannah.

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Eels looking to spread the ball early on in the match.

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Matt Moylan kicks off and the game is underway.

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Parramatta on the field, Penrith about to come on to the cheers of their home fans.

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The last time these two sides met, Penrith produced one of their finest attacking displays of 2014, running out 38-12 victors.

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Eels coach Brad Arthur has responded his sides poor form in recent weeks by dropping Peni Terepo and Richie Fa'aoso in place of Joseph Paulo and Alvaro, while Chris Sandow has earned a reprieve at halfback after the salary cap scandal forced Luke Kelly back to reserve grade.

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Having spent the past few seasons with the Broncos Under 20s and the Eels NSW Cup side Wentworthville, the 22-year old prop will be out to impress.

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Parramatta will be 1-17 with Daniel Alvaro coming onto the bench to make his first grade debut.

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Josh Mansour will have to wait another week to make his return from injury, with Robert Jennings coming into the side wearing #19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard will continue his great start to 2015 by starting in the front row for the first time in his career; Nigel Plum moves back to the bench.

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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Friday Night Football between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at Pepper Stadium.

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