Barron sparks late Hull FC win at Giants
Harvey Barron's 90-metre interception try set up a dramatic comeback win for Hull FC at Huddersfield Giants.The 21-year-old ended a dangerous Giants attack to grab Tui Lolohea's pass and race to the other end, with Aidan Sezer converting and then adding a drop-goal to win it.The home side seemed to be heading for their first win of the Super League season after tries from Jacob Gagao and Adam Swift saw them up at half-time after Lewis Martin had given the Black and Whites an early lead.Giants seemed set to build on their lead but Hull dug in, defended well and struck in the final 15 minutes to make it two wins from three.More to follow
Huddersfield: Gagai, McGowan, Bibby, Hewitt, Swift, Lolohea, Flanagan, Wilson, Woolford, English, Murchie, Greenwood, CudjoeInterchanges: Burgess, Golding, Rogers, BillingtonHull FC: Moy, Martin, Rapana, Briscoe, Barron, Cust, Sezer, Ese'ese, Bourouh, Aydin, Chamberlain, Lane, AsiataInterchanges: Ashworth, Balmforth, Fash, SalabioReferee: Tom Grant
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