Leigh go top after thrilling draw with Hull FC
Betfred Super LeagueHull FC (6) 22Tries: Cartwright, Barron, Ese'ese, Martin Goals: Lane, Sezer 2Leigh (12) 22Tries: Niu, Hanley, Armstrong 2 Goals: O'Brien 2, Hodgson
Leigh Leopards lost their 100% record but reached the Super League summit for the first time in their history after a brilliant, action-packed draw against Hull FC.The Leopards seemed to be in command when they led 12-6 after Hull had both Aidan Sezer and Jordan Rapana yellow-carded within the space of five minutes.But the home side fought back in a sensational second half, squaring the game twice through Harvey Barron and Herman Ese'ese – only for Lachlan Lam to set up David Armstrong for two tries that restored Leigh's advantage.Lewis Martin's last-minute score gave Sezer the opportunity to win it for Hull – but his kick struck a post and neither side could unearth a golden point to clinch victory during the extra 10 minutes.More to follow.
Hull FC: Moy, Barron, Briscoe, Rapana, Martin, Cust, Sezer, Ese'ese, Bourouh, Aydin, Cartwright, Lane, Asiata.Interchanges: Ashworth, Fash, Hutchinson, Knight.Leigh: Armstrong, Brand, Niu, Hanley, Hodgson, O'Brien, Lam, Trout, Ipape, Hughes, Badrock, O'Neill, Liu.Interchanges: Brogan, Tuitavake, Davis, Dwyer.Referee: Tom Grant.
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