Wigan Warriors Clinch Derby Victory Over St Helens with 20-0 Win at Magic Weekend
Last Updated: 17/08/24 7:07pm
Wigan Warriors have solidified their position at the top of the Betfred Super League standings after a commanding 20-0 victory over St Helens during the Magic Weekend at Elland Road. The match showcased impressive performances, particularly from Liam Marshall, who bagged a crucial try, while Jack Farrimond and Sam Walters also crossed the line. Adam Keighran contributed significantly with four successful goals.
The first half saw Wigan take a 14-point lead, with Marshall netting his 22nd try of the season and Farrimond displaying remarkable skill to score. Despite two tries being disallowed after the interval, Walters’ late effort sealed the game against a depleted St Helens side.
Injuries continued to plague St Helens, who entered the match missing ten key players. Their woes worsened as Curtis Sironen exited early with a calf injury.
Game Highlights
Head coach Paul Wellens of St Helens had to make significant adjustments to the lineup, resulting in a makeshift half-back pairing. Wigan mirrored this with changes due to their own injury concerns, impacting both teams’ strategies.
Wigan broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, with Keighran’s strategic pass allowing Marshall to score the opening try. Shortly after, Farrimond’s individual brilliance extended the lead. St Helens struggled to convert opportunities into points, with their closest attempt being thwarted as they were held up just short of the line.
The second half featured more defensive engagement, and although Wigan briefly dipped to 12 men, St Helens couldn’t capitalize on the advantage, failing to score despite several close attempts.
With just minutes left on the clock, Walters finished a move initiated by Abbas Miski, further increasing Wigan’s lead and ensuring their dominance in the match.
Coaches’ Comments
Wigan Warriors head coach: “I would have taken that on the coach ride here. We set out to make a strong start and I believe we executed that excellently.”
St Helens head coach: “We are disappointed with the result, especially given the opportunities we had. Our efforts were commendable, but we need to convert those chances into points.”
Looking Ahead
Wigan Warriors will host Hull FC in their next matchup on Sunday, August 25, while St Helens will take on Hull KR at home on Saturday, August 24. Both games promise to be thrilling encounters and are set to attract significant viewership.
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