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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Aaron Bower at the AJ Bell Stadium

Salford get playoff boost as Sam Stone’s sudden-death try sinks Warrington

Sam Stone dives over for the winning try in extra time to give Salford a 24-20 victory against Warrington
Sam Stone scores the winning try in extra time to give Salford a 24-20 victory against Warrington in the race for a Super League playoff spot. Photograph: Gareth Evans/News Images

Salford moved level on points with sixth‑placed Warrington after victory against the Wolves in the most dramatic of circumstances – as the race for a Super League playoff place heads into its final thrilling weeks.

Warrington knew victory here would open a four-point gap between themselves and Salford with just two rounds remaining. But the club who topped the table after 10 rounds now look in danger of missing the playoffs, after Sam Stone’s try in golden-point extra‑time settled a pulsating game.

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