Sat 17 Oct: Challenge Cup Final: Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils KO 3pm (BBC)

[Man of Kent]

So absorbing. Salford are so easy on the eye with their angles of attack but Leeds deservedly in front

[JonM]

Leeds pretty dominant in the forwards, not quite been able to turn that into points. Great first half though.

[Just Browny]

3 minutes ago, Rupert Prince said:

Appologies, but Salfords kicking is poor and the chase is asleep.  Salfords long term hope is that Hurrell can barely run.

Would love to be locked down with you, must be a laugh a minute.

[Hela Wigmen]

Both seem like they could score from anywhere and it’s been exciting but Leeds have the upper hand and are finishing sets far better. 

[Padge]

What a crying shame this isn't being played in front of a live crowd.

Gutted, I have been going for years and this is the first time in a very long time I have watched live on TV and its the best final (so far) in years.

[Moove]

Haven't enjoyed a cup final this much in a while!

Leeds positionally fairly dominant but Salford moving the ball well. Still a decent chance for them if they can kick a little better and improve the discipline.

[Rupert Prince]

Both sides not offering much in the way of different options. 

[dkw]

Great first half, love watching Salford play, brilliantly entertaining. 

[JohnM]

Hope I'm not shattering the mood but.... 

Thoroughly enjoyable, excellent game so far. First half seemed over in a flash. 

[ATLANTISMAN]

BRILLIANT MATCH 

Watching at home with the wife and kids.

ALL I can say is WELL DONE LEEDS/SALFORD/BBC/RFL who would have thought that a match without fans could be so well presented  and exciting:)

 

Paul

[Davo5]

3 minutes ago, SL17 said:

Yeah the ref seems to struggle on calling forward passes. Or is it just me.

It’s just you.

[Davo5]

Great features on the GOAT

[Futtocks]

 

[17 stone giant]

Great first half. I think Leeds have been the best team, but hopefully Salford can hang in there and still be in the game for the final stages.

[Rupert Prince]

THATs the sort of kick Salford need.  But they cannot afford mistakes like they are making.

[Padge]

They can't claim they didn't hear the call because of the crowd.

[Just Browny]

Very cheap penalty that.

[7723]

How was that a penalty?

[JonM]

1 minute ago, 7723 said:

How was that a penalty?

Think the ref evened it up pretty quickly with the knock-on call, to be fair.

[Just Browny]

I don't think it's tenable for the Salford backs to make every hit up; their forwards need to do some of the work with the ball as well as without.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Chance for Salford

[Padge]

Get in Pauli

[GeordieSaint]

T-R-Y

[Gerrumonside ref]

Ran over him like grass

[Just Browny]

6 minutes ago, Just Browny said:

I don't think it's tenable for the Salford backs to make every hit up; their forwards need to do some of the work with the ball as well as without.

Pauli Pauli has stepped up.