Salford win keeps play-off hopes alive

SALFORD came from behind in the final 20 minutes to maintain their Betfred Super League play-off push with a 30-22 victory over Castleford.

- ANDY HAMPSON

SALFORD 30 CASTLEFORD 22

The Red Devils had surrendered a 12-6 half-time lead to trail 16-12 after an hour at the Salford Community Stadium but took command with three tries in the final quarter.

Castleford, who were chasing a fourth successive win for the first time in over two years, paid a heavy price for two spells with only 12 men after yellow cards for Liam Horne and Sylvester Namo for high tackles.

Those periods cost them three tries as Ryan Brierley scampered over before the break while Oliver Partington - the victim in both sin-binnings - and Chris Hankinson claimed decisive scores after the break.

Nene Macdonald and Ethan Ryan also crossed for Salford while Marc Sneyd landed five goals.