Rhinos snatch last-gasp victory
Leeds scored a try in the 80th minute to win
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Friday, 10, Jul 2009 10:43
A last-minute try gave Leeds a dramatic 32-30 win over Wakefield in Super League at Belle Vue.
Scott McDonald crashed over in the dying seconds as the Rhinos came from behind to win.
The Wildcats had led 16-10 at the break after tries from Matt Blaymire and Sam Obst, while Danny Brough kicked over four goals.
Leeds kept themselves in the hunt with tries from Jamie John-Buchanan and Keith Senior.
And they mounted a stunning comeback to snatch victory with Robert Burrow (2), Ali Lauit'iti before Donald's heroics, while skipper Kevin Sinfield kicked over three goals.
The win moves the Rhinos level on points with leaders St Helens, who play Warrington on Saturday, while Wakefield slip to seventh position.
Elsewhere, Wigan beat Catalan 24-22 at JJB Stadium.
The Warriors, who trailed 10-12 at the break, scored tries through George Carmont, Pat Richards, Amos Roberts, and Darrell Goulding while Richards also booted over two goals.
Catalan ran in four tries through Steven Bell, Olivier Elima, Philippe Jean-Baile, and Dimitri Pelo while Thomas Bosc slotted over three goals.
The win moves the Warriors into fifth place, while the Dragons remain in tenth spot.