How Melbourne beat Parramatta in NRL semi

by Melissa Woods , 4 years ago

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Melbourne have advanced to a NRL preliminary final after defeating Parramatta 32-0 in their semi-final at AAMI Park.

CLINT GUTHERSON Picture: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

SNAPSHOT: MELBOURNE V PARRAMATTA NRL SEMI-FINAL:

* Result: Melbourne defeated Parramatta 32-0 at AAMI Park.

* Key moment: Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr scored a brilliant 70-metre individual try in the fifth minute, putting the late error which cost his team the qualifying final against Canberra behind him.

* Judiciary watch: Eels - Kane Evans (shoulder charge), Maiko Sivo (shoulder charge). Storm - Cameron Smith (slapping)

* Injuries: Eels - Clint Gutherson (concussion), Tepai Moeroa (concussion).

* What's next: Melbourne advance to a preliminary final against the Sydney Roosters next Saturday night at the SCG. Parramatta begin preparations for next season.