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Chiefs 21 - 19 Blues
80 mins: The Chiefs have closed it out. The fought hard for that one but it's now 14 consecutive wins over the Blues.
79 mins: The Chiefs are keeping it in close, looks like they'll win...again.
74 mins: Akira knocks it on after a lineout.
72 mins: Penalty try! The Chiefs went for the pushover and the Blues had to infringe.
70 mins: Fisticuffs! Akira Ioane and Retallick were in the middle of it.
67 mins: Chiefs get another penalty and it'll be more. The Blues are down to 14 with Goodhue sinbinned. The Chiefs will take the scrum.
65 mins: The Chiefs get a penalty, it's by the touch line so they'll go for the lineout.
64 mins: The Blues have knocked on. It's been scrappy but they're still in front.
60 mins: Sam Cane is down. He's back on his feet, looks okay now.
55 mins: The Blues have got a penalty. They showed some guts there on their own line.
53 mins: The Chiefs get a penalty but the TMO wants to look at tackle in the air.
51 mins: Tahuriorangi can't find Wainui and the ball ends up in touch. The Chiefs are leaving some opportunities out there at the moment.
48 mins: What a break from Sowakula! The former Fijian basketballer made a 40m run and the Chiefs went close after a couple of passes.
44 mins: The Chiefs concede a penalty in possession. The Blues will finally get some possession.
40 mins: The Blues concede a bad penalty for in front of the kicker to start the second half. You feel for Tana.
40 mins: The Blues get a penalty. Simple decision to kick for goal. The Blues have recovered well from that horrific 10 minute period. Perofeta kicks it.
38 mins: Blues string some phases together and they get a penalty. Gatland goes for touch. A chance to extend the lead prior to halftime.
36 mins: Perofeta puts the Blues in front.
35 mins: It looks like Parsons has crossed for the Blues! The TMO is going to double check. It's been awarded and the scores are level.
33 mins: Akira Ioane find himself on the left wing and he outpaced the defence but was taken by the fullback and cover defence. He gets you off your feet that's for sure.
31 mins: A big moment, McKenzie has come off for his brother with what appears to be a hip injury. Kaino might be coming off too. He will. Those are a fair reflection of a brutal opening 30 minutes.
29 mins: A breathtaking passage of play from the Chiefs featuring a grubber, a ridiculous pass. Unfortunately the winger stepped in touch, actually it was a penalty advantage and McKenzie kicked the goal.
29 mins: He follows that up by kicking the penalty.
26 mins: Perofeta makes an electric break! A couple of phases later the Blues get a penalty. Hopefully that gives the young man some confidence.
24 mins: Ross with some ridicuous hands for a loosehead prop!
23 mins: The Blues clear but the Chiefs take the lineout quickly.
22 mins: The Blues withstand some Chiefs' pressure. Bit of relief for them with a knock on.
20 mins: Perofeta kicks this restart out on the full. Unforgiveable really.
19 mins: Chiefs get another penalty. They'll kick for goal again and McKenzie makes no mistake.
13 mins: McKenzie can't convert. Perofeta then doesn't kick the ball 10m with the restart. Dreadful.
11 mins: A lovely pass from McKenzie puts Wainui in! The All Black showed crazy skill with a quick hands overhead pass. I must say, there was a lot of space out wide, I'm not sure what the blues were doing there in terms of numbering up - a breakdown in the system there.
7 mins: The Chiefs rumbling the ball deep into the Blues' 22. They are awarded a penalty for offside. McKenzie pops it over.
3 mins: The Blues have got another penalty. They'll kick for goal again. Perofeta slots it again.
1 mins: Great start for the Blues! They earn a penalty at the breakdown, Pryor got over the ball nicely. They'll take the three. Nails it! Blues take the elead early.
Pre Match
Good evening, it's a local derby between the Chiefs and the Blues from Waikato Stadium, in a match-up between two sides seemingly going in opposite directions.
While the Blues have won just one of five, the Chiefs can join the Hurricanes tonight on five wins from six games.
The teams:
Chiefs: Solomon Alaimalo, Toni Pulu, Anton Lienert-Brown, Johnny Fa'auli, Sean Wainui, Damian McKenzie, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c), Lachlan Boshier, Tyler Ardron, Brodie Retallick, Angus Ta'avao, Nathan Harris, Aidan Ross. Reserves: Liam Polwart, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Jeff Thwaites, Luke Jacobson, Liam Messam, Jonathan Taumateine, Charlie Ngatai (co-c), Marty McKenzie.
Blues: Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, TJ Faiane, George Moala, Stephen Perofeta, Jonathan Ruru, Akira Ioane, Kara Pryor, Jerome Kaino, Josh Goodhue, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Parsons (c), Pauliasi Manu. Reserves: Matt Moulds, Ross Wright, Mike Tamoaieta, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Dalton Papali'i, Sam Nock, Bryn Gatland, Orbyn Leger.
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