The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.
Josh Fusitu'a comes on.
Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes off.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Norrie getting some game time.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Payton Spencer being replaced.
Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Torian Barnes getting some game time.
Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tahlor Cahill being replaced.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott getting some game time.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki being replaced.
A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Hamdahn Tuipulotu getting some game time.
Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.
James White curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
The kick through from Canterbury has allowed Jone Rova to touch down.
A gap opened in the defence and Jone Rova took full advantage.
That's a great try assist by Johnny McNicholl.
The penalty goal is on its way from Chay Fihaki but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.
Auckland sub Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes onto the field.
Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.
Canterbury sub Darcy Breen comes onto the field.
Nick Hyde departs for Canterbury.
Canterbury sub Manumaua Letiu comes onto the field.
Seb Calder departs for Canterbury.
Canterbury sub Andrew Knewstubb comes onto the field.
Ngantungane Punivai departs for Canterbury.
Canterbury sub Jamie Hannah comes onto the field.
Sam Darry departs for Canterbury.
Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.
Finlay Brewis leaves the field.
Soane Vikena comes on.
Mills Sanerivi comes off.
Dallas McLeod comes on.
Tevita Latu comes off.
The touch judges raise their flags as James White kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Zach Gallagher from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.
Codemeru Vai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Corey Kellow makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Xavi Taele will have to re-adjust the radar.
Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Codemeru Vai, as they goes over for the try.
Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Codemeru Vai being able to wriggle through a gap.
That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.
Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Taufa Funaki being able to wriggle through a gap.
Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Mills Sanerivi being able to wriggle through a gap.
Auckland go for goal with Xavi Taele taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Xavier Tito-Harris, as they goes over for the try.
Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Xavier Tito-Harris being able to wriggle through a gap.
Payton Spencer sets up the try.
Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.
Xavi Taele curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Codemeru Vai.
Payton Spencer played a key part in that try.
Trouble here as Payton Spencer breaches the defence.
Trouble here as AJ Lam breaches the defence.
This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.
This is dangerous for the defence as Codemeru Vai bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.
A gap opened in the defence and Tom Christie took full advantage.
A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.
Auckland sub Ofa Topeni comes onto the field.
Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo departs for Auckland.
James White converts the try.
Nick Hyde scores the try from close range.
The defensive line has been broken as Payton Spencer goes through the gap.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
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What a nerve wracking game lol. AUK really showed enterprise but a scoreless H2 will be a concern, no doubt. Well done CAN.