Giants cut down to size
WOOLFORD’S SIDE LET SLIP WIN.. AGAIN
SIMON WOOLFORD watched in dismay as his Giants copped a one-point sucker punch for the second match running.
In their first game back, they blew a huge lead before losing in extra-time to a Leeds drop goal.
This time their heartache was delivered three minutes before the end of normal time courtesy of a Blake Austin field goal.
It was just as gutting for a Huddersfield side that had pulled themselves level just minutes earlier with a converted try from youngster Oliver Russell.
Woolford said: “To lose by one point is disappointing. But we rolled our sleeves up and I cannot ask for much more.”
Woolford’s men can also feel hugely aggrieved at an early refereeing decision that went against them, plus some crippling injury setbacks.
Wolves forward Ben MurdochMasila was very lucky to get sin-binned, rather than sent off, for a tackle on Matty English.
The game was held up for 10 minutes for English to be carried off and Murdoch-Masila looks certain to get suspended by the disciplinary panel.
But that is little consolation to Huddersfield, who would surely have won against 12 men.
Woolford said he expected Murdoch- Masila to see red, saying: “I do not think they get much worse.” Opposite number
Steve Price, however, defended his forward, saying: “I did not see too much wrong with the tackle.”
Warrington go joint top with Wigan and Catalans but were way off their best and their illdiscipline looked like shooting them in the foot at times.
Austin was also sin-binned in the first half for tripping, although Wolves scored through Ben Currie while he was off.
That try cancelled out an early Huddersfield effort by Ta’ai and the sides went in level at 8-8.
Gareth Widdop’s try put Wolves back in control but Jermaine McGillvary crossed to leave the game in the balance.
Tom Lineham and Russell then traded touchdowns before Austin struck.
Tries: Ta’ai, McGillvary, Russell; Cons: Sezer, Russell; Pens: Sezer
Tries: Currie, Widdop, Lineham; Cons: Ratchford 2; Pens: Ratchford; DG: Austin