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Saints stunned by Salford

Jul 3, 2009
 
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Ratchford double sets up shock win for Reds Two first-half tries from Stefan Ratchford set Salford on their way to a shock 20-10 victory over Super League leaders St Helens at The Willows. The utility back also created a third for Darrell Goulding as the Reds held on after going into the break with a 16-0 advantage - ending Saints' run of 16 successive away wins. A fightback looked on though when Andrew Dixon crossed early in the second half but Mark Henry's score on the hour mark settled Reds' nerves and Francis Meli's last minute try was only a consolation. Ratchford capitalised on an error by Paul Wellens to touch down just wide of the posts in the fourth minute, the Saints full-back failing to take a high kick. And the youngster, who turns 21 later this month, added his second six minutes later when his kick through... [read full story]                    

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