Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 11 Aug 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Parramatta Vs. Roosters |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 12 August, 2012 |
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| Parramatta Stadium, NSW | ||
| Parramatta 36 defeated Roosters 22 | ||
| Parramatta | Roosters | |
| 36 | FINAL SCORE | 22 |
| 6 | TRIES | 4 |
| 5/6 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/4 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Jared Maxwell |
| Touch judges: D Abood & Jay Farlow |
Two of the NRL’s most enigmatic teams collide tonight as the Parramatta Eels host the Sydney Roosters. Join us for NRL live scores and blog from 5.30pm AEST.
Parramatta and Sydney have proven to be the most difficult teams to watch in season 2012.
After a largely disastrous 2012 campaign, the Eels have come to life over the past few weeks, defeating premiership fancies Melbourne and Brisbane before succumbing to the Tigers on Monday night.
Against the Tigers, Parramatta showcased everything that makes them one of the most frustrating teams to watch.
After racing out to a 22-6 lead against the Tigers, the Eels fell apart terribly in defence, succumbing 51-26 against a side that looked gone 20 minutes into the first half.
In short, when the Eels are on they can be a joy to watch, but when placed under sustained pressure, they crack like eggs.
The preceding comments can also be attributed to the Roosters, given their Jekyll and Hyde nature.
Last week, the Roosters caused an upset by comprehensively defeating the Dragons 26-10 in a game St George Illawarra needed to win.
The upset victory came just a fortnight the Roosters produced one of their worst performances of the year to lose to the lowly Panthers.
With both teams so enigmatic, tonight’s contest really is a toss of the coin job.
Prediction
The key to tonight’s clash will be to see which team has actually turned up to play, and we should get a key indication in the opening 20 minutes.
With both teams struggling for confidence, the opening half of football will be vital in deciding which side wins tonight’s contest.
If the Eels can replicate their fast start against the Tigers, they might just be too strong for the Roosters at home, particularly if halves Chris Sandow and Ben Roberts fire.
Given that the Roosters are coming off a good win however, it wouldn’t surprise to see Brian Smith’s men play with the confidence necessary to notch up rare back-to-back wins.
With Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce scoring a hat trick last week, expect the NSW Origin player to guide the Sydney to a high scoring victory.
Roosters by 6.
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7:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:17pm | Report comment
In a high scoring contest, the Eels have outscored the Roosters here by 14 points in a game of touch footy. Whenever the Eels attacked, they scored, likewise the Roosters. The Eels however dominated possession over the last 20 minutes and were clinical as Sandow, Roberts and Maitua wrecked havoc. The Roosters hit the lead early in the second half but fell away badly in defence. The story of their season to be honest. The Eels bounce back well after losing to the Tigers and have now won 3 of their past 4 matches. Please join us now for Tigers – Dragons!
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15pm | Report comment
80′ – Eels will look to finish with a bang here. Burt chips ahead and he regathers and finds Morgan and the Eels attack. Hindmarsh with a chip inside and the ball eventually goes dead and that’s fulltime! Eels win!
FULLTIME:
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13pm | Report comment
78′ – Pearce finds Kenny-Dowall who races away as the Roosters attack. Aubusson now loses the football and the Eels hang on yet again. Its been an errorathon tonight
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12pm | Report comment
77′ – Kenny-Dowall regathers a kick and the Roosters deny the Eels for the first time defending their own line. They will still lose this though….
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11pm | Report comment
76′ – Roberts with a shocking kick and Minichiello regathers and is tackled by Horo in the in-goal and the Eels get the repeat set. That sums up the Eels night. They have just wanted it more tonight
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09pm | Report comment
75′ – Eels will get the penalty after Wearea Hargreaves once again loses his head by throwing a punch at Mannah. Roosters once again derail their chances with ill discipline. Eels should hold on and win;
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07pm | Report comment
74′ – Roosters with a shortkickoff and Horo loses possession and the Roosters are right on the attack. Schoolboy errors from both teams tonight!
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:06pm | Report comment
Its been end to end stuff but both teams are showcasing why they are out of finals contention. They are way too chaotic in attack.
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and the Eels lead by 14
Eels 36
Roosters 22
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
72′ – Eels win a penalty now and have a chance to seal the deal with the penalty goal here….
Eels 34
Roosters 22
7:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:04pm | Report comment
71′ – Paulo regathers possession and races away but he now loses the football and the Roosters dodge another bullet. Both teams having no respect for the football. Eels now regain possession as the Roosters lose the football. Wow!
Eels 34
Roosters 22
7:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03pm | Report comment
70′ – Eels back on the attack as the Roosters make an error. Eels with a great chance to seal the points here. Sandow loses the football however and the Roosters hang on.
Eels 34
Roosters 22
7:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:02pm | Report comment
70′ – Eels back on the attack as Roberts makes a break. Moga returns now as Sandow produces a bad kick. Moga returns well.
Eels 34
Roosters 22
7:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:01pm | Report comment
68′ – Roosters right on the attack as Anasta chips to the corner but the football goes dead and the Eels get a valuable 20 metre tap. Eels well on course for the win
Eels 34
Roosters 22
7:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:00pm | Report comment
67′ – Roosters finally force a changeover and get possession. Eels though in full control now and the Roosters need a try soon.
Eels 34
Roosters 22
6:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59pm | Report comment
66′ – Roosters with a short kickoff and Blair regathers possession and the Eels go back on the attack. Roosters desperate to get their hands on possession.
Eels 34
Roosters 22
6:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Eels 34
Roosters 22
Gee the Roosters are dreadful in defence. No intensity whatsoever. This is touch footy. No line speed. Sandow cashing in.
6:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:57pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Sandow goes himself and scores easily yet again! Eels with three in a row!
Eels 32
Roosters 22
6:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:56pm | Report comment
63′ – Well to sum up this match, whoever attacks the opposition tryline scores a try. If the Eels attack, they score, likewise the Roosters. Defence left at home for both teams. Moi Moi with a great run now and the Roosters are falling off tackles. Eels with all the momentum. Moga now regathers a kick but is forced back in-goal and the Eels will go back on the attack.
Eels 28
Roosters 22
6:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:55pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Eels 28
Roosters 22
6:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:54pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Hindmarsh with a cut out pass and he finds Morgan who scores in the corner!
Eels 28
Roosters 22
6:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:52pm | Report comment
59′ – Eels do well too respond with a try after the Roosters fast start in the second half. Parramatta on the attack now as Hindmarsh gets away with a shocking pass that Henry nearly intercepts the football. Maitua now is away! Eels now get the penalty and the Roosters are at their mercy here.
Eels 24
Roosters 22
6:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and the Eels hit the lead yet again!
Eels 24
Roosters 22
6:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:49pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Sandow kicks for himself and regathers and scores! Great attack from Sandow!
Eels 22
Roosters 22
6:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:48pm | Report comment
55′ – Roberts chips centre field and Anasta regathers possession but is trapped in-goal and the Eels win a repeat set. Roosters did well to hang on but they are under big pressure now
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:46pm | Report comment
53′ – Anasta with a bomb and Pearce nearly regathers but the Eels get the 20 metre tap. Parramatta survive yet again. Eels now win a penalty and will go on the attack and need to respond.
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:45pm | Report comment
52′ – Roberts loses possession now and the Roosters are off the hook. Parramatta starting to display their wooden spoon form.
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:44pm | Report comment
51′ – Eels with a much needed penalty and will go back on the attack for the first time since having an early try dissallowed to Blair in the second half
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:44pm | Report comment
50′ – Bosden lost the football cold and the Eels survive here but Pearce is dictating play at will here and is causing havoc against Parramatta’s defence. Eels finally with the football
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:43pm | Report comment
50′ – Roosters in the blink of an eye have wrestled momentum away from the Eels and are looking dangerous against a soft Eels defence. Roosters get six again now and are back on the attack. Danger signs for the Eels
Eels 18
Roosters 22
6:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:41pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Eels 18
Roosters 22
Eels are beginning to open up in defence now and the Roosters are cashing in. Monday night football all over again at the moment for the Eels. Terrible attitude from Parramatta.
6:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:40pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Friend from dummy-half scores yet again and the Roosters hit the lead!
Eels 18
Roosters 20
6:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:39pm | Report comment
46′ – Roosters will go back on the attack as they win another penalty. Pearce dictating play nicely tonight.
Eels 18
Roosters 14
6:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Eels 18
Roosters 16
Another 12 point turnaround here as Blair is denied earlier only for Henry to go on and score. Bad defence from the Eels there but Pearce has been solid tonight
6:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:37pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Pearce with a money ball and Henry races in and scores! Too good from Pearce tonight!
Eels 18
Roosters 14
6:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36pm | Report comment
NO TRY EELS – Ryan is penalised for being infront of the kicker and the Roosters and Minichiello in particular dodge a massive bullet. Roosters get the penalty and will go right on the attack.
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:34pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Blair scores a gift of a try after Minichiello fails to regather the football under no pressure and Blair makes the fullback pay! They are checking for onside
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33pm | Report comment
42′ – Anasta with a driving kick and he finds Mullaney who is met by some strong Roosters defence. Roosters with a chance to muscle up now
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32pm | Report comment
42′ – Eels in Roosters territory now as Paulo kicks ahead and Tuivasa-Sheck regathers possession and returns
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:31pm | Report comment
41′ – That was a shallow kickoff from Sandow and the Roosters already over the halfway. Anasta with a chip over the top and Burt regathers possession
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Roosters with possession
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:19pm | Report comment
Well both teams have not died wondering tonight as the Roosters and Eels produce all out attacking football in a bid to entertain the fans. The Eels have dominated in attack but they have squandered numerous tries and probably should be more ahead. The Roosters however bombed several tries of their own with Takairangi spilling possession just 27 seconds into the match. Pearce is having a good game with two try-assists while Hindmarsh, Maitua, Sandow and Roberts are dangerous for the Eels.
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16pm | Report comment
40′ – Eels with a bad play the ball and the Roosters will go back on the attack with 30 seconds remaining. What can they do here?
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:15pm | Report comment
39′ – Roosters remain within touching distance here despite Parramatta’s dominance. Roosters with a solid set here as Takairangi kicks ahead and Mullaney does well to regather possession.
Eels 18
Roosters 10
6:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:13pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts here.
Eels 18
Roosters 10
Pearce with two try-assists tonight and is playing well after scoring a hattrick last week.
6:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:13pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Pearce with a short ball to Anasta and the Roosters hitback!
Eels 18
Roosters 8
6:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:11pm | Report comment
35′ – Eels have lost possession and the Roosters will go back on the attack and need to score here. Tautai makes the error. Roosters with a great chance
Eels 18
Roosters 4
6:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Eels 18
Roosters 4
Eels racing away now as they make the most of paper thin Roosters defence.
6:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:09pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Sandow finds Blair who then finds Ryan who has scored in the corner. Great try!
Eels 16
Roosters 4
6:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07pm | Report comment
31′ – Roberts with a kick now and the Eels earn a repeat set and remain on the attack. Eels fancy their chances of scoring yet again here. Roosters hanging on
Eels 12
Roosters 4
6:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07pm | Report comment
30′ – Kennedy is penalised for terrible ill-discipline and the Eels will go back on the attack. Roosters just don’t seem to learn to keep their heads under pressure
Eels 12
Roosters 4
6:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:06pm | Report comment
30′ – Ryan regathers the Roosters short kickoff and the Eels are back on the attack now. Can’t blame the Roosters for doing this given that their is nothing on the line tonight. Ryan is away but he throws a shocking pass and the Roosters survive yet again!
Eels 12
Roosters 4
6:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts
Eels 12
Roosters 4
Hindmarsh scores just moments after saving a try at the other end. Great play. What a champion.
6:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Hindmarsh crashes over near the posts and the Eels extend their lead!
Eels 10
Roosters 4
6:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02pm | Report comment
26′ – Roberts with a 40/20 here and the Eels will go right on the attack in a game that is really filled with end to end action. Surely the Eels can score now!
Eels 6
Roosters 4
6:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02pm | Report comment
26′ – Minichiello with a cutout pass but its intercepted by Burt. Hindmarsh with a trysaver earlier in the play. What a play from Hindmarsh. Pearce was good in that set.
Eels 6
Roosters 4
6:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:01pm | Report comment
25′ – Roosters win the penalty now and will go back on the attack. Eels really should be further ahead but their hands and common sense have let them down tonight thus far
Eels 6
Roosters 4
6:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:00pm | Report comment
24′ – Sandow with a cutout pass finds Blair as the Eels attack. Roberts in a hole now thanks to a great step. Sandow with a kick centre field but the football goes dead and the Roosters hold on and get the 20 metre tap!
Eels 6
Roosters 4
5:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Great effort from Henry as he grounds the football but his knee has touched the line. Eels survive
Eels 6
Roosters 4
5:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Roosters with momentum upfront as they make strong yardage through Wearea Hargreaves. Roosters on the attack now as Anasta bombs and Minichiello regathers and finds Friend who grubbers and finds Henry who may have scored a great try!
Eels 6
Roosters 4
5:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Eels 6
Roosters 4
Roosters punish the Eels for their inability to score earlier through Sandow. Talk about a classic 12 point turnaround. Sandow will be having nightmares now about that dropped ball.
5:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Roosters right on the attack as Pearce grubbers and Takairangi grounds the football and scores!
Eels 6
Roosters 4
5:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53pm | Report comment
19′ – Smith now is away and he tries to find Sandow but the halfback loses the football with the tryline at his mercy! Terrible error! Roosters now go on the counter attack!
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52pm | Report comment
18′ – Pearce with a kick and he finds Sio who has hardly touched possession tonight.
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52pm | Report comment
17′ – Mullaney finds Blair who then attempts a miracle pass with the tryline at his mercy and the Roosters survive. Bad play from Parramatta.
Eels 6
Roosters 0
6:04pm
david said | 6:04pm | Report comment
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5:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51pm | Report comment
16′ – Morgan nearly breaks through but Kenny-Dowall clings on. Roberts with a chip now and Sandow nearly regathers but Minichiello gets to possession just in time. Minichiello however loses the football and the Eels will go right on the attack.
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49pm | Report comment
15′ – Pearce nearly finds himself in a hole. Anasta with a kick and he finds touch deep in the Eels territory. Great kick Anasta and the Roosters with a chance to muscle up in defence
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49pm | Report comment
14′ – Sandow with a chip now and Minichiello regathers possession well before getting tackled by Hindmarsh. Roosters doing alot of defending
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48pm | Report comment
13′ – Roosters with a little razzle dazzle now but Friend kicks now as the Roosters lose their heads in attack. Eels beginning to dominate field position now
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47pm | Report comment
12′ – Sandow with a chip over the top but Moga returns possession now but the Roosters are pinned deep in their own half as the Eels begin to heat up.
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:46pm | Report comment
11′ – Roosters struggling for yardage here as Kenny-Dowall kicks ahead and the Eels return possession now in good territory
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:45pm | Report comment
10′ – Burt kicking at over 90 percent this season. Great strike rate. Burt will be missed when he retires. A great player. Eels off to another great start as Roberts kicks ahead and he finds Minichiello who returns now.
Eels 6
Roosters 0
5:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts
Eels 6
Roosters 0
Eels with their first attack score! Great play by Maitua and Burt and Morgan was on his way from the moment Burt chipped the football.
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Maitua finds Burt with a great pass and he then chips ahead and he finds Morgan and he scores a great try for the Eels!!!
Eels 4
Roosters 0
5:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:41pm | Report comment
6′ – Anasta with a chip bomb and Henry races in and regathers but he loses possession and the Eels get the changeover. Parramatta have hardly attacked thus far.
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:40pm | Report comment
6′ – Sandow with a long kick here and he finds Tuiavisa Sheck who had a good game last week. Roosters dominating field position early
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:39pm | Report comment
4′ – Friend with a bad pass but it finds Henry who nearly scores but loses possession yet again and the Roosters squander another attacking chance….
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:38pm | Report comment
3′ – Shocking pass from Smith and Roberts loses the football and the Roosters will get the handover and go back on the attack. Roosters on top early
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:37pm | Report comment
3′ – Pearce with a driving kick now and he finds Mullaney who returns possession now but is tackled well by Aubusson and Kenny-Dowall
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:36pm | Report comment
2′ – Good desperate defence from the Eels to deny Takairangi earlier. Roosters won’t die wondering tonight. What can the Eels offer up as Sandow kicks ahead and finds Minichiello who nearly loses possession
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
1′ – Taikairangi reaches over and scores but he has lost possession here and the Eels survive! What a start!
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Roosters with a short kickoff here and they have possession and are on the attack!
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:32pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Eels 0
Roosters 0
5:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:24pm | Report comment
The Roosters and Eels clash in a match where both teams will be keen to get away from the wooden spoon. This should be a high scoring contest between two sides that are capable of turning on the style when they possess momentum. Will defence be at a premium tonight like it was on Monday night? Join us and have your say on the match as it happens.
CHANGES: Leilua OUT A Henry IN (SYD); B Smith OUT M Ryan START Horo IN (PAR)