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Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Wildcats Super League 2016

2016-03-29 27 Dailymotion

Craig Hall scored two minutes from time to give Wakefield Trinity Wildcats their first victory at Headingley since 2007. <br /> <br />The Wildcats went into Monday's clash buoyed by Friday's win over Huddersfield Giants and they backed that up with another impressive performance to claim a well-deserved 20-16 win. <br /> <br />It meant a sixth defeat in eight games for Leeds Rhinos as they continue to struggle in defence of their First Utility Super League crown. <br /> <br />Matty Ashurst crossed for the visitors before Joel Moon scooped up the loose ball from Zak Hardaker's grubber to score. <br /> <br />Wakefield led at the break courtesy of Liam Finn's penalty, but Leeds started strongly in the second period only for Hardaker to be held up over the line. <br /> <br />Wakefield punished the hosts when Tom Johnstone offloaded for Miller to race clear, and Finn added the extras to make it 14-6. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Yeahhhhh the boys @WTWildcatsRL thanks for the support in the rain people <br /> <br />— scott moore (@Scottymoore33) March 28, 2016 <br />That lead did not last as a high Hardaker kick bounced for Kallum Watkins, who passed off the floor for Tom Briscoe to touch down. <br /> <br />Scott Moore was sin-binned for offside following a brilliant tackle by Johnstone to deny Hardaker a certain try, and Leeds' pressure finally told as Mitch Achurch jinked his way over and Liam Sutcliffe converted to put the Rhinos in front for the first time. <br /> <br />But 12-man Wakefield got back on level terms when Finn slotted over a simple penalty, Moore returned to boost the Wildcats, and Hall pounced on a dropped ball by Ash Handley to race 80 metres to score. <br /> <br />Chris Chester hailed Wakefield’s character and resilience after they made it back-to-back wins. <br /> <br />“I’m really proud,” said the Wildcats head coach. <br /> <br />“We had to tough it out in the second half and I thought we were worthy winners. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Massive effort from the lads! What a win... <br /> <br />— Wakefield Wildcats (@WTWildcatsRL) March 28, 2016 <br />“We were unlucky to go in at half-time leading 8-6, but we toughed it out and got a fantastic win. <br /> <br />“I think it’s the first time this club has won two games over Easter so I’m really proud of everybody from one to 17. <br /> <br />“We showed a lot of character and resilience in the second half. We found a way to win the game with a special play from Craig Hall to go the full length.” <br /> <br />Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott has challenged his players to come through this tough period. <br /> <br />“There are some obvious things that are not there for us,” he said. <br /> <br />“I know what’s wrong and we know what’s wrong, but going out there and executing that is a different matter. That’s what makes sport really interesting. <br /> <br />“It’s not slide rules and science. If we just pressed a few buttons and all of a sudden people started playing well and with confidence, we’d all be coaches. <br /> <br />MONDAY 28TH MARCH 2016 <br />15:00 - ROUND: 8 <br />16 : 20 FT <br />( 6 - 8 HT ) <br />ATTENDANCE : <br />OFFICIAL: P BENTHAM <br />VENUE: HEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM <br />SCORERS <br /> <br />LEEDS RHINOS <br />TRIES <br />JOEL MOON, TOM BRISCOE, MITCH ACHURCH, <br />GOALS <br />LIAM SUTCLIFFE 2, <br />DROP GOALS <br />WAKEFIELD WILDCATS <br />TRIES <br />MATTY ASHURST, JACOB MILLER, CRAIG HALL, <br />GOALS <br />LIAM FINN 4, <br />-

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