Wigan Secure Narrow Victory Against Wakefield in Challenge Cup
Zach Eckersley (far left) scored twice as Wigan had to dig deep to beat Wakefield.
Tries: Trueman, Rodwell, Johnstone, Scott
Goals: Jowitt 3
Tries: Mago, Marshall, Smith, Eckersley 2
Goals: Keighran 3
Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup quarter-final thriller held at Belle Vue.
The Warriors had to overcome a frenetic start from the hosts, who surged into a 12-point lead after just 15 minutes. Wigan rallied to claim their first win in three matches in a pulsating encounter in West Yorkshire.
Zach Eckersley scored two tries for Wigan, while Patrick Mago, Liam Marshall, and Harry Smith each contributed one try in a topsy-turvy contest that also featured several flare-ups between the two teams.
Jake Trueman opened the scoring for Wakefield Trinity, with Ky Rodwell, Tom Johnstone, and Cam Scott also crossing the line for the hosts, who fought valiantly throughout the match.
The victory means Wigan will face their bitter rivals St Helens in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Hull KR will meet Warrington Wolves in a repeat of last year's Wembley final.
Team Lineups
Wakefield: Jowitt; Pratt, Scott, Hall, Johnstone; Trueman, Lino; McMeeken, Smoothy, Rodwell, Vagana, Nikotemo, Pitts.
Interchanges: Tevaga, Hamlin-Uele, Smith, Lolesio.
Wigan: Field; Eckersley, Keighran, Farrell, Marshall; Farrimond, Smith; Eseh, O'Neill, Thompson, Nsemba, Walters, Ellis.
Interchanges: Mago, Partington, McDermott, Hodkinson.
