Widnes 21 Salford 20

After a tight start with both sides trading early sets off six in attacking territory Salford forced a repeat set. A lovely kick through from chase was pounced on by Niall evalds to out Salford 6-0 up. A high kick was caught in goal and a quick tap re start so Widnes move down the pitch. I high tackle was penalised and shortly after another penalty followed and Salford couldn't withstand the pressure as Chris clarkson went over ten yard from the line from a nice short pass. 6-6
Widnes let the kick re start go out into touch so Salford were back on the front foot. Another great kick from chase and evalds was impeded by the Widnes defence. A penalty followed and Cory Paterson forced his way over in what seemed an impossible situation. 6-12.
Chase put another brilliant kick in which turned out to be a forty twenty but Salford failed to capitalise from the next play. Just before the break a wicked kick across the in goal almost got Widnes level but Salford went in 6-12 at half time.
So good work in defence from Junior Sau causes Widnes to spill the ball and from the next set Salford are awarded a penalty for a high shot. Griffin kicks the goal and Salford extend there lead 6-14.
Poor discipline costs Salford again with Widnes being rather fortunate with two penalties and weak defence close to the line as Widnes crash over with Paddy Flynn. 10-14
Nice work out wide from chase and few kick play the balls put Salford on the front foot and Scott Taylor is in from close range griffin kicks the goal and Salford are in complete control 10-20.
A charge down from Patterson follows but Salford then knock on letting Widnes off the hook. It's another Widnes penalty that follows and there in again from close range with stefan marsh. 16-20
Salford really turn up the heat in defence and ah van spills the ball in his own half after great pressure from Jordan Walne. Salford fail to add any points and are harshly penalised when it looks like a loose carry. A good dummy out wide is taken an heremaia races over the kick is missed wide out but the scores are level 20-20.
Both teams trade sets as the game goes end to end looking for a one pointer. Scott Taylor is adjudged to lose the ball when it looked like a Salford penalty. Widnes work the ball towards the post and with moments remaining Danny Craven keeps a cool head to slot a drop goal over and give Widnes a 21-20 lead.
Salford try to get the ball back from the kick off but fail and Widnes see the final few moments out.
Plenty of effort today from Salford and it's hard to take the defeat but that sees us finish 11th going into the middle eights.