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Smith's Two Tries Lead Warrington Past Hull FC to Stay Level with Leeds

Josh Smith scored two second-half tries as Warrington overcame Hull FC 10-4, moving level with Leeds atop the Super League after a scrappy match.

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Josh Smith in blue Warrington shirt runs onto the pitch

Smith's Impact Secures Warrington Victory Over Hull FC

Josh Smith, who recently transferred to Warrington from Brisbane Tigers, scored two crucial second-half tries to help Warrington edge past Hull FC. This win allowed Warrington to move level on points with Leeds at the top of the Super League standings.

Warrington struggled in the first half and found themselves trailing 4-0 at halftime following an early try by Harvey Barron for Hull FC.

The home side finally broke the deadlock seven minutes into the second half when Smith crossed the try line. Marc Sneyd then successfully converted from the right touchline, giving Warrington the lead.

The match remained error-ridden and scrappy, but Smith secured the victory with a second try in the final minute, marking Warrington's 10th win in 12 league matches.

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Team Line-Ups

Warrington: Webster, Ashton, King, Smith, Hopoate, Hayes, Sneyd, Thomas, Walker, Byrne, Philbin, Currie, Crowther

Interchanges: Powell, Sipley, Smith, Tanginoa

Hull FC: Moy, Barron, Hardaker, Kemp, Briscoe, Arthur, Sezer, Mata'utia, Bourouh, Hill, Batchelor, O'Neill, Cust

Interchanges: Ese'ese, Laidlaw, Salabio, Kirby

This article was sourced from bbc

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