Cardiff Blues 14 - 16 Scarlets
HT 7-16
Fri 03 January 19:35 Cardiff Arms Park Ref: Frank Murphy Guinness PRO14
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Full Time

FULL TIME | Y CHWIBAN OLAF | Cardiff Blues 14 Scarlets 16

78

The tension is massive as we approach ever-closer to the full time whistle. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

73

This is a thrilling watch. Tomos Williams almost puts Lane through with an outrageous offload but a Scarlets hand just manages to interfere and knock backwards. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

71

Monster effort from Tovey from wide and long, but his effort just shaves the post. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

70

Turnbull with a bone-cruncher on Conbeer down the blindside, and wins the turnover penalty in the process. What a hit, son! 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

69

Replacement

Liam Belcher with a crucial turnover as his last action before he is replaced by Ethan Lewis. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

66

Replacement

Keiron Assiratti replacing Scott Andrews here. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

63

Try

Amos with a heroic take in the air. We go wide and there is lovely work between Lee-Lo and Adams, with the former showing his pace for a wonderful finish. 14-16 #GuinnessPRO14

58

Instant impact from Robinson who steals on the floor and earns a penalty as Scarlets were applying the pressure. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

56

Replacement

Olly Robinson replaces Nick Williams. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

48

Tovey's penalty attempt from 40m sails wide. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

47

Josh Macleod is penalised for going off his feet, after some good play down the centre between Tomos Williams, Rhys Gill and Josh Adams. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

43

Owen Lane almost through for a try, but Ben Thomas' kick just slips out of his grasps on the bounce. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

41

Kick Off

We restart after the break and there is a half time replacement, as Jason Tovey replaces Jarrod Evans. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

40

Penalty Goal (Opp.)

Halfpenny adds a late penalty to close the half after Cardiff Blues were penalised for offside. 7-16 #GuinnessPRO14

36

Great carry from Amos, who has had a good half so far, puts his side on the front foot. 7-13 #GuinnessPRO14

36

Great carry from Amos, who has had a good half so far, puts his side on the front foot. 7-13 #GuinnessPRO14

33

Huge scrum from the hosts to drive the Scarlets pack back and win a penalty. Jarrod sends us back into the 22. 7-13 #GuinnessPRO14

28

Try (Opp.)

Long pass from Jarrod Evans is plucked out from Gareth Davies. Josh Adams does well to recover but just can't manage to bring the number nine down. Halfpenny adds the extras. 7-13 #GuinnessPRO14

25

Try

Wonderful play from Hallam Amos to draw two defenders and send one out of the back to Lane. The wing kicks ahead and easily wins the race to touch down for a great finish. Evans converts. 7-6 #GuinnessPRO14

21

Perfectly weighted kick downfield from Hallam Amos but Steff Evans does well to get himself out of danger when under pressure. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

19

Huge hit in midfield as Navidi and Big Nick combine to send O'Brien backwards. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

17

First scrum of the game here. Scarlets have the put-in on the edge of their 22. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

16

Line-out is lost, but Belcher seems to carry Conbeer over his own try line. Murphy disagrees and O'Brien can clear. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

15

Arm is out again from Murphy and he blows for the penalty as Cardiff Blues are camped on the try line. No yellow, but Evans goes for the corner. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

14

Lovely show-and-go from Belcher to dart upfield. Ratuva plays the scrum half and there is a penalty advantage for the hosts. We spread wide and advance into the 22 through Lee-Lo. 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

12

Penalty Goal (Opp.)

Another penalty for Halfpenny, as Murphy penalises the home side at the line-out. Home fans are not happy! 0-6 #GuinnessPRO14

8

Penalty Goal (Opp.)

The Cardiff Blues academy graduate opens the scoring against his former side. 0-3 #GuinnessPRO14

7

Ken Owens wins a penalty at the breakdown, and Halfpenny will try his luck at goal. 0-0 #GuinnessPRO14

6

You can feel plenty of edge in this one already. Should make for a tasty encounter. 0-0 #GuinnessPRO14

3

A tricky first effort from Jarrod Evans sails wide of the sticks, but a bright start from the hosts here. Superb noise from the stands as well! 0-0 #GuinnessPRO14

1

Crowd already on their feet here as Jarrod Evans makes an instant break, draws Halfpenny, and releases Josh Adams. However, Conbeer is right on his heels to drag him into touch. 0-0 #GuinnessPRO14

0

Kick Off

Angus O'Brien gets us underway here at a packed out Cardiff Arms Park. Scarlets sydd รข'r gic gyntaf. 0-0 #GuinnessPRO14