Hull FC come back to stun Trinity in first home win
Hull FC completed an impressive comeback to beat play-off rivals Wakefield Trinity and claim their first home win of the year.Max Jowitt, Super League's top points-scorer, got all of the points in an error strewn first half, as he added a late converted try to his two earlier penalties to give Wakefield a 10-0 lead at the break.But the hosts massively improved after half-time and drew level through tries from Zak Hardaker and Jordan Rapana.Lewis Martin gave the Black and Whites the lead with a 64th-minute try in the corner and Hull FC comfortably held out for a first win in front of their own fans since 20 July last year.The victory sees John Cartwright's men move above Trinity into the final play-off place with nine games of the regular season to go.More to follow.
Hull FC: Hardaker, Barron, Rapana, Litten, Martin, Cust, Sezer, Ese'ese, Bouroh, Knight, Cartwright, Chamberlain, Aydin.Interchanges: Ashworth, Charles, Eseh, Fash.Wakefield: Rourke, Walmsley, Hall, Scott, Myers, Jowitt, Lino, McMeeken, Hood, Hamlin-Uele, Griffin, Vagana, Pitts.Interchanges: Nikotemo, Doyle, Smith, Faatili.Referee: James Vella.
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