Northland lose the ball on the line. So frustrating!

Hyland makes 10m, tackled 10m short. Taranaki tackle Northland back.

Penalty Northland. Lineout outside the 22m

Northland with some more solid defense and they turn over with a penalty.

Taranaki then turn over make 30 m, and lose possession inside the 22m

Taranaki win a short arm and find touch past half way

Taranaki turnover on the 22

High tackle on the 10, Northland find touch on 22m

Taranaki can count themselves very lucky to be in front. A poor first half from both sides. Northlands defense was impressive for the most part, but Taranaki's attacked was flat. Northland gifting Taranaki the lead. Both teams have lots to sort out in the second half

Northland with very sloppy play, first pass does not find anyone, then second pass bounces between two players and Mataele is the to break away and score under the posts