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0 Two tries from Joe Batchelor and a late score from Jon Bennison secure a 19-12 win for St Helens in their semi-final against Salford Red Devils; reigning champions will face Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford on Saturday, September 24 live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 17/09/22 3:05pm
Jon Bennison got the try which broke Salford’s hearts and sent St Helens to the Grand Final
Jon Bennison’s try in the final 10 minutes broke Salford Red Devils’ hearts and sent St Helens into a fourth-consecutive Betfred Super League Grand Final with a 19-12 win in Saturday’s semi-final.
Joe Batchelor’s two converted tries and a drop goal from Jonny Lomax had St Helens 13-6 up at half time at Totally Wicked Stadium, despite having to see out a period with Morgan Knowles in the sin bin.
It was during that time Kallum Watkins crossed for the Red Devils to ensure they remained within touching distance at the break, and their stoic defensive efforts were rewarded on the hour mark when Ryan Brierley finished a scintillating counter-attack to make it game on.
Bennison then pounced on a Lomax kick in the 70th minute to restore St Helens’ lead and it proved enough to give them victory, although the Red Devils may feel aggrieved they were not awarded a penalty try with five minutes to go when Tim Lafai was pulled back, with referee Chris Kendall opting only for a penalty and a yellow card to Tommy Makinson.
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