swathes of empty seats at Allianz Stadium<\/a>, which has a capacity of 42,500.<\/p>\n\u201cSharks so-called fans who couldn\u2019t be bothered making the trip to Allianz Stadium should hang their heads in shame. Pathetic,\u201d said Brent Read.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir team needed them and they apparently stayed away as a protest. What a joke!!\u201d<\/p>\n
The Sharks beat the Cowboys and will next face the Roosters at Allianz Stadium in a sudden death semi-final on Saturday night. <\/p>\n
NRL Week 2 Finals<\/p>\n
Semi Final: Saturday, September 19, 7.50pm (AEST), Allianz Stadium<\/p>\n
Sydney Roosters v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks<\/p>\n
Semi Final: Sunday, September 20, 4.05pm AEST (6.05pm NZ), Eden Park<\/p>\n
New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights<\/p>\n
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