SNAPSHOT OF THE SECOND NRL SEMI FINAL:
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* Result: Penrith 8 bt Parramatta 6 at BB Print Stadium, Mackay.
* Key moment: With four minutes to go and with Parramatta on the attack, play stopped for an injured Mitch Kenny in back play. It killed the Eels' momentum, as Penrith's defence continued to hold on.
* Key stat: The 8-6 result was the lowest scoring match of 2021, with both tries coming from kicks in a season that has been dominated by attack.
* Injuries/suspensions: Marata Niukore for a high tackle on Scott Sorensen as well as dangerous late contact on James Fisher-Harris. Mitch Kenny left the field with a foot injury while Viliame Kikau spent time on the bench in the second half with a knee issue.
* What's next? Penrith meet Melbourne in Saturday afternoon's preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium, a match-up most thought would be this season's grand final. Parramatta's season is over.
Australian Associated Press
