Salford were beaten at high flying Castleford last night. Check out Paul Whiteside's match report here.
For the penultimate match of the regular season Salford faced a tough task away at Castleford. The Tigers were unbeaten at home going into the game and looking quite formidable.
Niall Evalds came up with a mistake on the first set taking a tricky Luke Gale kick over the touch line. Castleford made it a repeat set with a penalty and Gales wide pass found top try scorer Greg Eden who touched down in the corner. Gale couldn't add the kick 4-0.
Salford hit back though when Michael Dobson's caught Eden out. Gareth O Brien came up with a lovely dummy to stride over. Dobson missed the kick 4-4.
Young Daniel Murray then came up with a fantastic try saving tackle as cas chanced there arm.
The Tigers really were dominating the first quarter possession and territory wise. The pressure eventually told when Ben Roberts scored from a set scrum. Gale adding the kick 10-4
The Tigers then came up with some real quick flowing rugby and fast hands. Greg Eden again over in the corner. Video referee was called on and the try was awarded. Gales goal was good 16-4.
Salford showed grit and determination to fight back Niall Evalds raced 60yards on a thrilling break, Zak hardacker coming up with an important tackle to stop him.
The Tigers then kicked a penalty goal to stretch there lead to 18-4.
Robert Lui playing at hooker skipped through the Castleford defence finding Kris Welham who went over. Dobson's goal got Salford back in the game 5 minutes before half time at 18-10.
Three minutes in to the second half came a real crucial moment. Fantastic ball movement from Salford Jake Bibby squeezed in at the corner only to be denied by the video referee. The Red Devil's were being punished heavily in the penalty count and another soft one carried the Tigers down the short pitch. Michael Shenton put Joel Monaghan over to take the wind out of Salford's resistance. Gales goal extended the lead to 24-10.
Zak Hardacker then raced over after a huge punch up started on the half way line. 30-10 after Gales goal.
Jake Bibby came up with an exceptional finish in the corner to lift the Red Devil's supporters spirits! Dobson's goal missed 30-14.
Niall Evalds was then denied a try by the video referee after the on field decision was in his favour. Another very harsh call on Salford to add to a frustrating night. Yet another penalty taking the count to 13-4 in Castlefords favour. Gale popped the goal over 38-14.
Weller Hauraki was sin binned in the closing stages as Luke Gale carried on assisting the referee as he had done all night. Some real solid displays in the forwards from young Murray and Jordon Walne have Ian Watson much to be positive about. Salford may have lost this battle but there is still a lot of exciting opportunities ahead of them this season! Next up is Leigh away next Friday.
Final score at Wheldon Road Castleford 38 Salford 14.
Pictures by Steve McCormick
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