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As it happened: Reds 14-21 Sharks

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22 May 2015

Sharks scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer clears from the base... (Getty Images)
<strong><em>Sharks scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer clears from the base... (Getty Images)</em></strong><br />

22 May 2015

Well done to the Sharks!

Despite only having 39% possession and 37% territory, they managed to eke out a much-needed win.

The Sharks picked up four points for their victory, but stayed fourth in the South African Conference and 11th in the Overall standings.

The Reds picked up a point for losing by seven or fewer points, but stayed fourth in the Australian Conference and 14th in the Overall log.

In next weekend's Round 16 action, the Sharks host the Rebels (Friday, May 29 at 19:10), while the Reds travel to Perth to play the Force (Saturday, May 30 at 11:40).

22 May 2015

FULL-TIME: Reds 14-21 Sharks

22 May 2015

80' - Hoffmann boots it out as the hooter sounds and the Sharks have broken their six-game losing drought!

22 May 2015

79'  -The Sharks win a free kick at scrum time just outside the Reds 22m line. They take a quick tap, with less than 30 seconds remaining...

22 May 2015

78' - Chadwick is leaving the field for the Sharks now...

22 May 2015

78' - Chadwick now down, receiving attention for the Sharks...

But it looks like the Durbanites are going to ground out a hard fought win here today...

22 May 2015

76' - Samu Kerevi again bursts through the Sharks midfield, but then kicks the ball away, with Cronje taking the mark for the Sharks...

22 May 2015

75' - Some sloppy defence in midfield from the Sharks, but luckily for them the Reds run out of space. Some shocking defence from JP Pietersen, in particular...

22 May 2015

72' - The  Reds back onto the attack now, close to the Sharks tryline...

But luckily for the Sharks, accidental off-side scuppers a great attacking chance for the hosts...

22 May 2015

70' - Sharks sub: Ungerer has now been replaced, just after scoring. Looks like he injured his leg scoring that try. Conrad Hoffmann replaces him.

22 May 2015

69' - Cronje misses the conversion attempt.

Reds 14-21 Sharks

22 May 2015

68' - Stefan Ungerer scores possibly one of the easiest tries he'll ever score after O'Connor, who tried to clear, kicks it straight into him.

Blooper of the year?

22 May 2015

68' - TRY to the Sharks!

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67' - The Reds surge up into Sharks territory, but a monster tackle from JP Pietersen forces a turnover. The Sharks then counter themselves as play moves back intothe Reds 22m area...

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65' - A good tactical kick from Cronje brings play into the Reds' 22m area...

22 May 2015

63' - News filtering through is that Steyn has picked up a pectoral muscle injury...

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62' - Mvovo busts a tackle out wide to bring play into the red zone, but then needlessly passes the ball to no-one and scupper a promising attacking chance for the Sharks...

22 May 2015

61' - Sharks sub: Lourens Adriaanse on at prop for Jannie du Plessis.

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60' - Sharks sub: Frans Steyn off, replaced by Waylon Murray.

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56' - Another error from Cronje who drops a pass from Ungerer in midfield. It was a poor pass though, along the ground...

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54' - Great work on the ground from Bismarck du Plessis who wins a penalty and brings some welcome relief for the Sharks...

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54' - Reds back attacking close to the Sharks 22m line...

22 May 2015

51' - Sharks sub: Chadwick on at prop for The Beast.

22 May 2015

51' - Oh dear, terrible error from Cronje as he kicks the ensuing kick-off out over the dead-ball line...

22 May 2015

51' - CONVERSION by O'Connor.

Reds 14-16 Sharks

22 May 2015

50' - TRY to the Reds!

Reds inside centre Samu Kerevi barges over for a try close to the posts.

22 May 2015

48' - Stupid from Reds scrumhalf Will Genia who kicks possession away with his team on attack.

However, he's lucky as they win a penalty...

22 May 2015

47' - A scrum penalty to the Reds. It's in range but they opt for an attacking lineout...

22 May 2015

47' - A bit comical out there as the ball gets stuck in a Reds player's jersey. Luckily No 14 Chris Feauai-Sautia now has his jersey back...

22 May 2015

42' - After several phases of attack, Steyn opts for a drop goal with his left foot. He slips and it's a terrible kick. Chance gone begging for Sharks...

22 May 2015

41' - Sharks attacking inside the red zone...

22 May 2015

Welcome back for the second half!

Cronje gets play started...

22 May 2015

FIRST HALF TERRITORY:

Reds 67%

Sharks 33%

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FIRST HALF POSSESSION:

Reds 63%

Sharks 37%

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TACKLES MISSED:

Reds 6

Sharks 9

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TACKLES MADE:

Reds 33

Sharks 62

22 May 2015

CARRIES:

Reds 69

Sharks 37

22 May 2015

METRES RUN:

Reds 294

Sharks 166

22 May 2015

HALF-TIME: Reds 7-16 Sharks

Join us in about 10 minutes for the second half...

22 May 2015

39' - PENALTY slotted by Steyn.

Reds 7-16 Sharks

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