Cardiff work well in defense and force Williams to knock the ball on. Cardiff get the chance to relieve the pressure.

Lucas Amorisino spills the ball from Hanrahan's kick just outside his 22. Munster put in to the scrum

A great chip and chase nearly comes off for Keith Earls, but he spills the ball on his attempt to gather it. Cardiff put in to the scrum.

TRY! Munster get the first try of the game and it's centre Hurley that goes over to score it. The home side battered Cardiff's defense repeatedly until the visitors gave in and conceded the try. Great strength shown by Hurley to score.

Munster beginning to gain some momentum as they wear down Cardiff's defense. They find themselves camped on the Blues' line.

Poor kick in behind Cardiff's defense by Hanrahan bounces into touch. Munster steal back the ball off the line out and earn a penalty in doing so.

Munster pack penalized at the scrum. Patchell opts to go down the line.

Scrappy take from the restart by O'Callaghan, but nevertheless retains possession.

Both teams make their way back out onto the pitch for the second half.

We've reached halftime here at the Irish Independent Park, and it's all level between the two sides. Both kickers have been in good form from the tee, both converting 3 attempts at goal. Munster looking the better of the two as the half progressed, but both sides are certainly still in this game. Stay tuned for live updates of the second half.