NRL finals snapshot: Canberra v Cronull

NRL QUALIFYING FINAL 1: CANBERRA V CRONULLA:

* Result: Cronulla 16 bt Canberra 14 at GIO Stadium

* Key moment: Elliott Whitehead's swinging arm on Ben Barba with six minutes to go hands the Sharks a penalty kick 22m out, which James Maloney slots for the win

* Key quote: "We wore them down, we wore them down and we got the result. A week off to rest up and we're ready to do it again in two weeks," Cronulla playmaker Maloney

* Judiciary: Nil

* Injuries: Raiders: Josh Hodgson (lower leg). Sharks: Wade Graham (concussion), Paul Gallen (back, pre-match)

* What's next: The Raiders will host the winner of Penrith-Canterbury in next Saturday night's second semi-final. The Sharks get the week off before their grand final-qualifier