Powell sets up Hunslet for Huddersfield shock
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Your support makes all the difference.Hunslet produced a stunning performance in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup at the South Leeds Stadium yesterday to derail Huddersfield's bid to for a world record 30th consecutive win. The Giants were second best in almost all departments as the National League Two side won 18-14 against the Super League newcomers.
Bryn Powell scored with a 70-yard sprint to the line and Jonlee Lockwood and Dan Briggs also crossed for the Hawks with Jon Liddell adding three goals.
"It really is a nice feeling," said their coach Roy Sampson. "And as the first try by Bryn Powell, you won't see a better try than that in Super League."
It was Huddersfield's first defeat since their loss to Doncaster at the same stage of the competition a year ago.
"I've got a lot of respect for their guys," said the Huddersfield coach Tony Smith. "We have got a lot of improvement to make but Hunslet played exceptionally well and deserved their win."
Holders Wigan completed their expected stroll over the amateurs of Halton Simms Cross from the North West Counties League. The Warriors scored 15 tries in their 82-3 win. The Simmies did take the lead after six minutes with a 30-metre drop goal from full-back Brian Capewell, who also hit the target with a first-half penalty.
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