Salford made the short trip across the Pennines on a bitterly cold day to face Halifax in the Colin Dixon memorial trophy. Ben Johnston opened the scoring after good work from stand off Scott murrell. Ex red Steve Tyrer added the goal 6-0. There didn't seem to look to much between the sides and Halifax were tackling well. Salford hit back when Craig kopzack went over from close range. Michael Dobson kicked the conversation 6-6.
The best chance after that fell to the lively Kris Welham who just couldn't take the pass in after a good Salford move. I tough and tightly fought first half ended 6-6.
Kris brining scored his first Salford try to open the second half scoring as he pinched one from close range. Dobson kicked the conversation 6-12. Weller Hauraki went close but was held up over the line. Halifax grew in confidence on the back of murrell's kicking game and at times looked the better side. Hauraki worked hard and came up with a ball steal. Salford broke and looked to get the killer try but Halifax defended well and forced welham into touch.
As the clock counted down Halifax kept the ball alive and made a thrilling break but young Chester Butler who is Colin Dixon's grandson couldn't keep hold of the ball close to the line.
As the game drew to a close Salford received a penalty close to the Halifax line and spurned the chance to kick at goal. How ever a few tackles later Robert Lui dropped a goal to make the game safe. 6-13. The hooter sounded shortly after and Salford retained the trophy.
Improvements are needed and it's another tough test at home to challenge cup winners Hull next Sunday in are final pre season match.
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