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Snapshot of the first NRL semi-final between Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.

SNAPSHOT OF THE FIRST NRL SEMI FINAL

* Result: Canberra 22 bt Sydney Roosters 18 at the Sydney Cricket Ground

* Key moment: He's the leader of Canberra's pack and when Josh Papalii crashed over for the opening try in the fifth minute, it was a sure sign. The Raiders have won all nine games this season when scoring first

* Key stat: Canberra have won five straight games for the first time since 2016.

* Injuries: Siosiua Taukeiaho (knee)

* What's next? Canberra will face Melbourne next Friday night at Suncorp Stadium in the preliminary final, while the Sydney Roosters' season is over.