Nail biting finish with New Zealand in the lead by one , and the final whistle blows as Ambrose kicks the ball out the side sending his side into the Cup Final to face Fiji.
New Zealand on the attack but the Samoan defense with a great counter ruck win back the possesion only for the Samoans to be penalized for not releasing the ball on the ground. New Zealand opt for the kick at goal which is successful and New Zealand back in front.
The ball is spilled by Ioane inside his own 22 , and Samoa scoop up the loose ball and Toloa strolls in for the try to give the Samoans the lead.
The Samoan defense holds on and manage to regain possession and on the attack. The ball is send through the hands and the try is score by Vaa under the sticks.
New Zealand win the turn over and go on the attack
New Zealand get the second half started, and Samoa have the possession, deep inside their own half
New Zealand get the penalty and Waaka gets the ball out the side , allowing the teams to head into the half time break.
the hooter sounds but, Samoa in possession and looking to get something before going into the break
New Zealand with a messy line out , knocking the ball on and relinquishing the possession in an attacking position.
Its all New Zealand thus far as they set up the set piece inside the Samoan 22 but, the final pass goes out the side.