They are down to 13 and concede another penalty just outside the 22 after failing to release scrum-half Aled Davies shortly after an attempted choke tackle.
Converted try: Cardiff 7-7 Scarletspublished at 29 mins
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Grady try, Sheedy con
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Watch as Mason Grady scores Cardiff's first try of the night
Callum Sheedy puts the ball into the corner.
Cardiff's drive is defended but they peel off and carry hard against more spirited defence.
However, Cardiff make the numbers count and Mason Grady is put over down the left, using his bulk to get over in the corner despite Eddie James' effort.
That was close! Ultimately it was a great finish and it is followed by a brilliant conversion from the touchline by Sheedy to level it up.
Cardiff win a scrum penalty and they go for the corner - they aren't entertaining going for three points.
That puts the pressure on to convert.
Their driving line-out is repelled but the hard carries come. James Botham barges over but the whistle had already gone for offside and Scarlets captain Josh Macleod is given a team warning.