Salford Red Devil's are in the semi final of the Challenge cup after a great win against Wakefield. Paul Whiteside with all the Details.
After two successive league defeats Salford were looking for a response in the challenge cup quarter final and they certainly got one!
Ian Watson made changes with Niall Evalds replacing Gareth O Brien at full back, Greg Johnson and Mark Flanagan also retuned to the side.
The Red Devil's started at a frantic pace piling pressure on opponents Wakefield Trinity. The dreadknoughts had beaten Salford in both league encounters but couldn't live with Ian Watson's men tonight! Ryan Lannon opened the scoring with a try off Micheal Dobson's off load 7 minutes in. Dobson converted 6-0. Five minutes later Ben Murdoch Masila hit a nice pass like an express train to steam over! Dobson again converted 12-0.
The home side continued to dominate with Dobson and Lui managing the game perfectly! Trinity struggled to gain any real possession and field position due to Salford's ferocious defence.
Mid way through the first half Dobson added a penalty goal to nudge the score to 14-0. Four minutes from the break Niall Evalds worked some real magic to step his way to the line. Dobson converted to complete a near perfect half 20-0.
The second half was just as intense from the Red Devil's. in the early stages Dobson's high kick was allowed to bounce by trinity full back Scott Grix, Mason Caton brown was trapped in goal. Murdoch Masila turned provider to send Greg Johnson over in the corner, Dobson's conversion hits the post. 24-0
Moments later the game is put beyond doubt when Craig Kopczak charges over the line showing great desire and determination. Dobson adds the goal 30-0.
Robert Lui then summed the night up for Salford by coming up with a try saving tackle on Caton brown. With 15 minutes remaining Lui received a standing ovation from the Salford faithful as he's replaced by Todd Carney. Kris Welham came close late on but was held up over the line. Wakefield eventually got on the score board in the 73rd minute with Liam Finns try and goal 30-6!
Tonight belonged to Salford a terrific all round performance. Ian Watson was delighted with his players in particular the returning Mark Flanagan who had a tremendous match in attack and defence. The glue that holds the team together.
Our first semi final since 1998 is something to savour but being a while down the track Salford will be focusing on next weeks trip to St Helens!
The supporters are dreaming of Wembley and why not. The way this group of players have performed this season anything is possible and anyone can be beaten! A great win tonight but the manner of the victory is probably most pleasing for the supporters. The Red Devil's were ruthless and calculated in attack and defence from minute 1 to 80.
Salford 30 Wakefield 6.
Pictures by Steve McCormick
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