Hull FC Secure Dramatic Comeback Win Over Huddersfield Giants in Betfred Super League
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Hull FC secured a dramatic comeback win over Huddersfield Giants in the Betfred Super League, with Aidan Sezer's 73rd-minute drop-goal proving to be the decisive blow. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. However, it was Hull FC who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks in large part to a stunning 90-metre interception try from Harvey Barron.
The home side, Huddersfield Giants, had taken a 10-4 lead into the break, courtesy of tries from Jacob Gagai and Adam Swift. However, Hull FC refused to give up, and Barron's try drew them level. Sezer then stepped up to land the winning drop-goal, securing a 11-10 win for his team. The victory was a significant one for Hull FC, who had been looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Wigan Warriors the previous week. The team's coach, John Cartwright, was pleased with the result, praising his team's determination and resilience.
The match was not without its controversies, however, with several decisions from the referee and video referee proving to be contentious. Huddersfield Giants coach Luke Robinson was left feeling frustrated, believing that his team had been denied a clear try and that the decision to award Hull FC's first try had been incorrect. Despite this, Robinson praised his team's effort, noting that they had dominated the game for large periods. The injury list for both teams was a significant factor in the match, with several key players missing for both sides. Hull FC's Logan Moy, Amir Bourouh, and Jack Ashworth all came into the team, while Huddersfield Giants were without several key players, including Zak Hardaker and Jed Cartwright.
The win was a crucial one for Hull FC, who are looking to push themselves up the Super League table. The team's next match will be a tough one, but they will be buoyed by this result. The performance of Barron and Sezer was particularly notable, with both players playing key roles in the team's victory. The list of scorers for the match was as follows:
- Huddersfield Tries: Gagai, Swift
- Huddersfield Goals: Flanagan 1/2
- Hull FC Tries: Martin, Barron
- Hull FC Goals: Sezer 1/2
- Hull FC Drop Goal: Sezer
The teams' starting lineups were as follows:
- Hull FC: 23. Logan Moy, 22. Lewis Martin, 1. Jordan Rapana, 5. Tom Briscoe, 2. Harvey Barron, 14. Cade Cust, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. Herman Ese’ese, 9. Amir Bourouh, 16. Yusuf Aydin, 4. Ed Chamberlain, 12. Jordan Lane, 13. John Asiata
- Huddersfield Giants: 1. Jacob Gagai, 2. Adam Swift, 12. Sam Hewitt, 3. Jake Bibby, 24. Aidan McGowan, 6. Tui Lolohea, 29. George Flanagan, 8. Oliver Wilson, 9. Zac Woolford, 15. Matty English, 17. Joe Greenwood, 11. Jack Murchie, 21. Leroy Cudjoe
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