Salford Red Devils Maintain Play-off Spot with Victory over Warrington Wolves
Salford, May 28 – In a Friday night Super League clash at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, the Salford Red Devils secured a crucial 25-14 victory over the Warrington Wolves, ensuring they remain firmly in the play-off positions at the halfway point of the campaign.
Having previously beaten the London Broncos before the league action was interrupted by the Challenge Cup final, the Red Devils have now strung together back-to-back wins and completed the double over their Warrington counterparts.
Salford’s attacking prowess was on full display, with their lethal centre pairing of Nene Macdonald and Tim Lafai leading the charge. Macdonald opened the scoring with a free-flowing try, while Lafai was a constant threat, narrowly missing out on getting his name on the scoresheet.
“Salford’s attacking prowess was on full display, with their lethal centre pairing of Nene Macdonald and Tim Lafai leading the charge.”
Deon Cross also made a significant impact, scoring a try in each half and executing a perfectly timed ‘show and go’ to dot down in the first period. Veteran playmaker Marc Sneyd was his reliable self, contributing 13 points and slotting the 50th drop goal of his career.
The Red Devils’ forward pack, led by the experienced duo of Brad Singleton and Shane Wright, laid the foundation for the victory, with the likes of Sam Stone and Ollie Partington putting in impressive shifts. Youngsters Harvey Wilson, Joe Shorrocks, and debutant Loghan Lewis also made valuable contributions off the bench.
Overall, it was a commanding performance from Salford, who have now firmly established themselves in the top-half of the Super League table at the midway point of the season. The result will undoubtedly boost their aspirations of securing a coveted play-off spot come the end of the campaign.
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