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Again, York City Knights come up short on the last tackle, as a grubber kick is gathered by Saints full-back Becca Rotherham.

She then runs into Rhiannon Marshall and is absolutely clattered by the Knights stand-off.

York City Knights have made use of their first interchanges, bringing on Elsbeth Innes and Alex Stimpson.

But errors are costing them, as a knock-on 10 metres into the Saints half costs them possession.

St Helens back row Emily Rudge drives towards the Knights line but is held up.

Then winger Rachael Woosey knocks on a kick from Beth Stott on the last with the line gaping.

What response can York City Knights come up with after conceding those two scores?

They started well but have been punished for a couple of errors by a clinical St Helens side.

Lindsay Anfield will want her Knights defence to hold firm until half-time.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on ±«Óãtv Two

Brilliantly done by St Helens. They stayed on their side of the field and opened up the right-hand side. Great work. They've had two opportunities and they've scored from both of them, and that's the strength they bring to the game.

St Helens break away down the right through Rachael Woosey, but Beth Stott is snagged by the Knights defence, which is scrambling back.

But the chance is still there for Derek Hardman's side...

Again, York City Knights go for a kick to try and unlock the Saints defence.

Rhiannon Marshall kicks to the right but Kelsey Gentles can't catch the low kick, and possession is turned over.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on ±«Óãtv Two

That's a massive blow for St Helens. Faye Gaskin was at the heart of absolutely everything in the semi-final.

She must have rolled over on her ankle. They've just fought their way back into the game, they finally get themselves into position. It's a cruel, cruel sport, rugby league.

York City hooker Sinead Peach sees a gap after the fourth tackle and goes for the line, but is held up.

Big mistake from the kick-off as Beth Stott fumbles in front of her own line.

This gives York City Knights an immediate chance to reply to that opening try.

A blow for St Helens as England stand-off Faye Gaskin is forced off with injury.

She can't put any weight on her right leg, and is getting treatment on that injury.

Pip Birchall comes on in her place.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on ±«Óãtv Two

They held the defence in, released the winger and it was a free run to the try-line.

Great lead-up play by St Helens, it was the first opportunity they've had and they executed brilliantly.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on ±«Óãtv Two

It’s a great, great battle so far in the inside of the park. This is shaping up to be an awesome game.

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St Helens' form may have been ominous in Super League so far this season, but it's York who have had the better start.

Another good kick from Rhiannon Marshall gains territory for the Knights, as she finds touch about 10 metres out from the Saints line.

The St Helens defence comes under pressure again.

Kelsey Gentles challenges for a kick on the last tackle with Danielle Bush, but York City winger Gentles is adjudged to have knocked on the ball, so is denied a try.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on ±«Óãtv Two

That was great scrambling defence. That's great attacking work from York, they're putting a lot of pressure on.

It's a dangerous time for St Helens here, they've probably made two-dozen more tackles than they needed to at this point of the game.

York have the wind in their sails.

Great defence by Saint Helens as Rhiannon Marshall is held up over the line.

The stand-off battled her way past a couple of defenders but was then denied.

York City Knights have started well and are threatening.