Summary

  • Samoa will face England in semi-final at Emirates Stadium, London on Saturday, 12 November

  • Samoa did not trail during game in Warrington, with late Brian To'o try pivotal

  • Tonga miss out on second successive World Cup semi-final appearance

  1. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Tonga 12-20 Samoa

    It's still tense, there's a bit of handbags in the middle of the park. This will suit Samoa as the clock runs down.

  2. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Tonga 12-20 Samoa

    Samoa have brought their A-game as Josh Papali'i wins them a big penalty in their own half.

  3. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Tonga 12-20 Samoa

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC Two

    Joseph Suaali'i runs like a back-row forward. He's such a powerful runner. Tonga don't communicate, the ball bounces and To'o is through.

  4. try

    TRY - Tonga 12-20 Samoapublished at 59 mins

    Brian To'o, goal Stephen Crichton

    There's a lack of communication from Tonga as a kick goes over two defenders allowing an unmarked Brian To'o to go over.

    Samoa are eyeing up a first ever men's Rugby World Cup semi-final.

    Stephen Crichton's extras make it a two-score game.

    Media caption,

    To'o try gives Samoa 20-12 lead over Tonga

  5. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Tonga 12-14 Samoa

    Full-back Joseph Suaali'i breaks the line and Samoa have a platform...

  6. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Tonga 12-14 Samoa

    We've been treated to a thriller and we're not done yet.

  7. PENALTY - Tonga 12-14 Samoapublished at 57 mins

    Stephen Crichton

    Stephen Crichton kicks a goalImage source, SWPIX.COM

    Stephen Crichton uses all of the minute he's entitled to to prepare before kicking just inside the right post to give Samoa the lead.

  8. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Tonga 12-12 Samoa

    Samoa win a penalty. They'll kick at the posts to try to regain the lead.

  9. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Tonga 12-12 Samoa

    Drop-out for Samoa after Sione Katoa collects a grubber before being dragged over his own line by Anthony Milford.

  10. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Tonga 12-12 Samoa

    You can cut the tension with a knife. Samoa win a penalty for obstruction just inside Tonga's half.

    It's a tad harsh but Tonga's players don't complain.

  11. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Tonga 12-12 Samoa

    Good luck predicting this one. We might even have extra-time.

    Samoa get the ball back after a clearing kick from Tonga bounces out of bounds.

  12. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Tonga 12-12 Samoa

    John Kear
    Wales coach on BBC Two

    Josh Papali'i of Samoa tackledImage source, SWPIX.COM

    England will be rubbing their hands because this will take some energy out of whichever team gets through.

    Remember, England await the winners in the semi-finals. It'll be at Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal, next Saturday at 14:30 GMT.

  13. PENALTY -Tonga 12-12 Samoapublished at 49 mins

    Isaiya Katoa

    Never in doubt. Isaiya Katoa splits the posts and we're all-square.

  14. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    They're going to kick for goal.

  15. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    Another penalty for offside. Do Tonga tap and go or go for two to level things up?

  16. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC Two

    David Fifita is on now for Tonga. Watch out.

  17. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    Samoa's Jarome Luai is offside and a penalty allows Tonga to get right up to the line.

  18. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    Finally Tonga make some moves, gaining a set restart as they cross halfway. Is this the moment?

  19. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Tonga 10-12 Samoa

    Samoa keep on coming. Ligi Sao gets tackled on the final go of their latest set when a grubber may have been a better option.

    The boys in blue have had all of the possession and territory since the restart.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2022

    #bbcrl

    Jason TaumaloloImage source, SWPIX.COM

    David Kearns: That half was incredible. Brutal and skilful.

    Ben: That was an amazing half of rugby league.

    Angry John of Bradford: This is every bit the banger it promised to be: speed, skill and plenty of biff. Get some #BBCRL in your eyes!