Warriors topple Red Devils
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:30 pm
Match report as Wigan Warriors beat Salford Red Devils at the AJ Bell Stadium in the Betfred Super League
Tries from Greenwood, Leuluai and a hat trick from Williams the difference for travelling side
Wigan win on the road for the first time in 2019
A hat trick of tries for George Williams lead Wigan to their first win away from home in 2019 as the Warriors beat Salford Red Devils 22-30 in the Betfred Super League on Sunday.
Despite Salford taking a 22-18 lead early in the second half, Wigan showed their quality by battling back to take home the two points.
It was Salford who drew first blood through forward Josh Jones in the fourth minute. With the Warriors defending their goal line, a clever Lui gubber found Jones who crossed the whitewash in plenty of space on the left. Chamberlain failed to add the extras.
The home side increased their lead just 7 minutes later through an Ed Chamberlain penalty kick following Wigan’s left edge being caught offside.
Wigan looked to have picked up their first try of the game in the 17th minute through Tony Clubb, powering over after a short pass from Leuluai, however it was ruled out for obstruction.
The Warriors finally did add their first points of the afternoon in the 25th through a well-crafted George Williams try. A clever dummy from Jarrod Sammut saw the scrum half break the Salford line. Drawing the tackle of the fullback, the Maltese international found the supporting Williams to his left to run home. Hardaker converted.
The current Super League Champions struck again through Tommy Leuluai just 5 minutes later, taking a quick ball from dummy half to power over from a few yards out. Hardaker added the extras.
Scorer turned provider in the 33rd minute as a quick ball from dummy half from Leuluai found Joe Greenwood to power through two Salford defenders to touch down Wigan’s third try of the game. Hardaker continued his fine kicking and converted his third of the game.
Salford battled back before half time through Derrell Olpherts. A quick move through the Red Devil’s left edge found Olpherts in plenty of space to cross in the corner. Chamberlain failed to add the extras.
Momentum shifted their way further before the break with the Red Devils grabbing a third try in the dying seconds of the half. A quick breakaway from halfway saw Evalds cross in the right corner. Chamberlain added the extras.
Salford picked up where they left off in the second half with a try in the 42nd minute through debutant Walker, reacting quick to a loose ball in the Wigan goal area to touch down. Chamberlain added two more points.
Wigan levelled the score to 22 all in the 51st through a brilliantly crafted try, finished by George Williams. An excellent offload from Joe Greenwood to Joe Burgess followed by a clever inside ball from the winger to Williams saw the half-back run home from 40 metres. Hardaker added two more.
Williams completed his hat trick in the 63rd minute, once again running home from the best part of 40 metres and supplied by a skilful inside ball from Burgess. Hardaker continued his ruthless kicking game, adding two more.
Wigan Warriors: Zak Hardaker, Dom Manfredi, Dan Sarginson, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, George Williams, Jarrod Sammut, Tony Clubb, Tommy Leuluai, Romain Navarrete, Willie Isa,Joe Greenwood, Sean O’Loughlin.
Interchanges: Joe Bullock, Ben Flower, Jake Shorrocks, Gabe Hamlin
Tries: Williams (25’, 51’, 63’), Leuluai (30’), Greenwood 33’),
Conversions: Hardaker (5/5)
Salford Red Devils: Naill Evalds, Derrell Olpherts, Ed Chamberlain, Jake Bibby, Ken Sio, Robert Lui, Jackson Hastings, Daniel Murray, Joey Lussick, Gil Dudson, Josh Jones, Jansin Turgut, Mark Flanagan.
Interchanges: George Griffin, Petero Nakubuwai, Adam Walker, Adam Lawton.
Tries: Jones (4’), Olpherts (37’), Evalds (39’)
Conversions: Chamberlain (2/4)
Penalties: Chamberlain (11’)
Match Officials: Referee: Chris Kendall, Touch Judges: James & Clint Sharrad, In Goal: Craig Smith & Joe Stearne, Reserve Referee: Tara Jones
Attendance: 4,770
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Tries from Greenwood, Leuluai and a hat trick from Williams the difference for travelling side
Wigan win on the road for the first time in 2019
A hat trick of tries for George Williams lead Wigan to their first win away from home in 2019 as the Warriors beat Salford Red Devils 22-30 in the Betfred Super League on Sunday.
Despite Salford taking a 22-18 lead early in the second half, Wigan showed their quality by battling back to take home the two points.
It was Salford who drew first blood through forward Josh Jones in the fourth minute. With the Warriors defending their goal line, a clever Lui gubber found Jones who crossed the whitewash in plenty of space on the left. Chamberlain failed to add the extras.
The home side increased their lead just 7 minutes later through an Ed Chamberlain penalty kick following Wigan’s left edge being caught offside.
Wigan looked to have picked up their first try of the game in the 17th minute through Tony Clubb, powering over after a short pass from Leuluai, however it was ruled out for obstruction.
The Warriors finally did add their first points of the afternoon in the 25th through a well-crafted George Williams try. A clever dummy from Jarrod Sammut saw the scrum half break the Salford line. Drawing the tackle of the fullback, the Maltese international found the supporting Williams to his left to run home. Hardaker converted.
The current Super League Champions struck again through Tommy Leuluai just 5 minutes later, taking a quick ball from dummy half to power over from a few yards out. Hardaker added the extras.
Scorer turned provider in the 33rd minute as a quick ball from dummy half from Leuluai found Joe Greenwood to power through two Salford defenders to touch down Wigan’s third try of the game. Hardaker continued his fine kicking and converted his third of the game.
Salford battled back before half time through Derrell Olpherts. A quick move through the Red Devil’s left edge found Olpherts in plenty of space to cross in the corner. Chamberlain failed to add the extras.
Momentum shifted their way further before the break with the Red Devils grabbing a third try in the dying seconds of the half. A quick breakaway from halfway saw Evalds cross in the right corner. Chamberlain added the extras.
Salford picked up where they left off in the second half with a try in the 42nd minute through debutant Walker, reacting quick to a loose ball in the Wigan goal area to touch down. Chamberlain added two more points.
Wigan levelled the score to 22 all in the 51st through a brilliantly crafted try, finished by George Williams. An excellent offload from Joe Greenwood to Joe Burgess followed by a clever inside ball from the winger to Williams saw the half-back run home from 40 metres. Hardaker added two more.
Williams completed his hat trick in the 63rd minute, once again running home from the best part of 40 metres and supplied by a skilful inside ball from Burgess. Hardaker continued his ruthless kicking game, adding two more.
Wigan Warriors: Zak Hardaker, Dom Manfredi, Dan Sarginson, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, George Williams, Jarrod Sammut, Tony Clubb, Tommy Leuluai, Romain Navarrete, Willie Isa,Joe Greenwood, Sean O’Loughlin.
Interchanges: Joe Bullock, Ben Flower, Jake Shorrocks, Gabe Hamlin
Tries: Williams (25’, 51’, 63’), Leuluai (30’), Greenwood 33’),
Conversions: Hardaker (5/5)
Salford Red Devils: Naill Evalds, Derrell Olpherts, Ed Chamberlain, Jake Bibby, Ken Sio, Robert Lui, Jackson Hastings, Daniel Murray, Joey Lussick, Gil Dudson, Josh Jones, Jansin Turgut, Mark Flanagan.
Interchanges: George Griffin, Petero Nakubuwai, Adam Walker, Adam Lawton.
Tries: Jones (4’), Olpherts (37’), Evalds (39’)
Conversions: Chamberlain (2/4)
Penalties: Chamberlain (11’)
Match Officials: Referee: Chris Kendall, Touch Judges: James & Clint Sharrad, In Goal: Craig Smith & Joe Stearne, Reserve Referee: Tara Jones
Attendance: 4,770
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