Leigh Leopards 26-10 Wakefield Trinity: Leigh arrange semi-final towards Wigan Warriors for second 12 months in a row with domination of Wakefield Trinity

Leigh Leopards put in a 26-10 domination of Wakefield Trinity on the Progress with Unity Stadium to e-book their spot within the semi-finals of Tremendous League for the second 12 months in a row.

Within the third vs sixth conflict, Leigh Leopards had essentially the most complete of half-time leads, transformed tries from Keanan Model, Isaac Liu and Josh Charnley placing them 18-0 forward as Wakefield struggled to discover a foothold within the sport.

Wakefield managed to get one again by Jayden Myers however with such a wholesome lead, a penalty from Gareth O’Brien plus Alec Tuitavake strive was sufficient to get Leigh into the semi-finals, delighting their sturdy dwelling contingent of followers at the same time as Cameron Scott went over for a late transformed effort for the guests.

As soon as once more, Adrian Lam’s facet will face neighbours Wigan Warriors for a spot within the Grand Ultimate.

Meaning Hull KR will face the winner of Leeds Rhinos vs St Helens, which you’ll watch on September 27 from 7.30pm, stay on Sky Sports activities.

On an evening of big positives, Leigh will likely be sweating because it was confirmed that their star Lachlan Lam has been positioned on report accused of an ‘unacceptable language’ cost made by Wakefield’s Mason Lino.

Leigh run riot as Wakefield’s outstanding run limps to a detailed

As the house outfit, Leigh seemed instantly extra snug and had all of the territory and momentum within the opening levels, coming and coming at Wakefield for the opening 10 minutes.

Trinity did handle to get some subject place of their very own however a knock on ended up being their undoing, Leigh understanding extensive by a Hodgson break, Hanley’s fingers, and finally Model on the tip on within the nook on the eleventh minute, O’Brien changing for an early 6-0 lead.

The Leopards continued to be relentless and after a number of repeat units have been lastly over once more by a storming run from Liu with no complaints from Wakefield this time, O’Brien doing the honours from in entrance of the sticks to maneuver them 12-0 forward and leaving the guests looking for solutions.

Issues then solely obtained worse for Wakefield as, simply 5 minutes later, a magical Lachlan Lam 40/20 plus strive help had Leigh delighted as soon as once more, Charnley the one to go over this time from the gorgeous miss cross with O’Brien correct from the sideline for a dominant 18-0 lead.

Whereas Leigh had a strong lead, it took Wakefield till 4 minutes after half-time to lastly hit again, Myers exhibiting ability to go over within the nook and attain out with one hand underneath enormous stress however Mason Lino was unable so as to add the extras as they introduced the rating to 18-4.

There was then a direct momentum killer for the guests as solely a minute later Leigh acquired a penalty for an obstruction from Josh Rourke and so O’Brien did the honours to offer Leigh in a 16-point benefit.

With 18 minutes remaining, the Leopards then put the sport to mattress as Tuitaavke powered over from quick vary on the again of a Joe Ofahengaue cross, O’Brien obliging as soon as once more to out them 26-4 forward.

Cameron Scott got here up with a bit of particular person sensible with simply 9 minutes left on the clock as he stepped his manner by and underneath the sticks, Lino sending over the extras, but it surely was too little too late as Leigh went striding by to the semis as soon as once more.

Lam: Now now we have to do what we by no means have earlier than | Powell: We’re going the correct path

Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam advised Sky Sports activities:

“A great achievement from the group, giving ourselves the same opportunity we had last year: 80 minutes away from Old Trafford.

“We managed that second half and obtained by it in nice form, and I used to be proud of that. I believed the primary half was improbable.

“I’m just proud. There was a lot to play for, for the fans and more importantly for the group.

“You simply should play the playing cards in entrance of you. We have a seven-day turnaround to Wigan. A particular evening tonight.

“We have to do things we’ve never ever done to get what we want, it’s going to be physical and we’re looking forward to it.”

Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell advised Sky Sports activities:

“I thought Leigh were at another level tonight, they played superbly. We couldn’t quite go with it.

“We have had an excellent 12 months however we lose Matty Storton early, which did not assist, however I am unable to say something aside from I am pleased with the boys and the help was immense.

“We’re a club going in the right direction. Tonight was just a step too far for us, but we will learn a lot from this.

“We’re on an identical journey to Leigh. I do not assume we did ourselves justice tonight however generally in these massive video games, that is the way in which it’s.

“I genuinely think Leigh have a chance this year if that play to that level.”

Tremendous League fixtures

Knockout stage

Elimination play-offs

• Fri September 26: Leigh Leopards 26-10 Wakefield Trinity – 8pm
• Sat September 27 Leeds Rhinos vs St Helens – 8pm

Semi-finals

• Fri October 3: Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards – 8pm
• Sat October 4: Hull KR vs TBC – 5.30pm

Grand Ultimate (Previous Trafford)

• Sat October 11: TBC vs TBC – 6pm

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