In a thrilling Round 16 encounter at the Salford Community Stadium, Salford Red Devils edged out Hull FC with a narrow 22-20 victory. This intense Super League clash saw both teams vying for supremacy, but it was Salford who emerged triumphant, securing crucial points in their campaign.
The game began with a strong showing from Hull FC, who opened the scoring through Jake Clifford. His try, followed by a successful conversion, gave Hull an early 6-0 lead. Salford responded promptly with Ryan Brierley’s try, although Marc Sneyd missed the conversion, leaving Hull ahead by 6-4.
Hull FC extended their lead with a try from Darnell McIntosh, converted by Clifford, pushing the score to 12-4. However, Salford kept pressing, and their persistence paid off with Joe Burgess crossing the line. Sneyd’s conversion attempt was successful this time, narrowing Hull’s lead to 12-10.
The second half saw Salford taking control early on. Deon Cross scored a crucial try, which Sneyd converted, giving Salford their first lead of the match at 16-12. Hull FC fought back with a try from Brad Fash, but Clifford’s missed conversion left the game tied at 16-16.
As the tension mounted, Salford’s King Vuniyayawa broke the deadlock with a decisive try. Sneyd’s conversion pushed Salford ahead to 22-16. Hull FC attempted a late comeback with a try from Chris Satae, but Clifford’s missed conversion left them trailing by two points.
Despite Hull’s relentless efforts in the final minutes, Salford’s defense held firm, securing a hard-fought 22-20 victory.
The reds showcased resilience and determination to overturn an early deficit and secure a narrow 22-20 victory over Hull FC. The win highlights Salford’s ability to perform under pressure and bodes well for their ongoing Super League campaign. Hull FC, despite a valiant effort, fell just short in a match that could have gone either way, underscoring the competitiveness of the league this season.
