Salford shot out of the blocks and were forcing pressure on Saints straight from the kick off.
Moving up quickly, a real bite in the tackles and the forwards charging in with aggression Salford had the upper hand.
With 4 minutes gone a Saints knock on near there own line gifted Salford possession and on the free play a lovely precise kick from Michael Dobson was pouched by Greg Johnson who scored out wide! Kick was added Salford lead 6-0.
Craig kopzack was next over with a powerful run taking Saints defenders over the line with him to make it 12-0.
This was frantic! Salford playing with a pace that their visitors usually blew teams away with. Another Saints mistake and Robert Lui cut loose to charge over from a set scrum showing a great turn of pace to score. Kick was good and Salford led 18-0 after just 12 minutes.
Saints then got some possession and Alex walmsley showed great strength close to the line to get over. Luke Walsh added the kick 18-6.
A few minutes later Salford received a penalty and wisely kicked for goal to make it 20-6. Salford were making inroads down the right hand side with Justin Carney looking dangerous every time he got the ball.
"In nearly 30 years of watching Salford I don't think I've ever seen us tear apart a top side that convincingly" Paul Whiteside Away day Red
Some nice work from him and quick hands by the team put Niall Evalds over to score making the score 26-6 after 36 minutes. Salford weren't finished there though and Robert lui danced over just before the break. Salford led 32-6 at half time and the Salford faithful were in a great mood.
Even with this lead you always expect a comeback from a side like St Helens but Salford started the 2nd half in style.
Adam Walne showing superb power and strength to reach out brilliantly for a try. Michael Dobson missed what looked a regulation kick to make it 36-6. Salford didn't let up in defence as the crowd roared on some crunching tackles from the Red Devils.
Michael Dobson showed a lovely step to scoot over over for a try, the kick was missed but Salford lead 40-6. Saints winger Adam swift scored out wide for saints after back to back sets on Salfords line after a soft penalty.
Niall evalds finished the scoring darted over in typical fashion at the death to round the night off and to complete a famous 44-10 victory.
In nearly 30 years of watching Salford I don't think I've ever seen us tear apart a top side that convincingly. Next week can't come quiugh now for Salford with a home match against Widnes.
Last night was outstanding and the attacking rugby was a joy to watch. Final score on a special night at the AJ Bell Salford 44 St. Helens 10
TRIES Salford 8 St Helens 2
GOALS Salford 6 St Helens 1
METRES Salford 1429 St Helens 884
CARRIES Salford 187 St Helens 127
TACKLES Salford 264 St Helens 354
OFFLOADS Salford 8 St Helens 4
PENALTIES Salford 7 St Helens 8
BREAKS Salford 6 St Helens 4
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