Wakefield coach John Kear can only stand and stare as his side are outgunned early on by Hull, going 18-0 down after just nine minutes

But the Wildcats eventually get going and are soon back in the match, Damien Blanch leaping highest to score their second try

Tevita Leo-Latu adds a third try as the fightback gathers momentum

Then Ryan Atkins touches down just before half-time to narrow the gap to just four points at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium

But Hull, led brilliantly by Adam Dykes, prove very dogged, holding off the Wildcats to set up a Challenge Cup final against St Helens

St Helens 26-16 Leeds: St Helens take the lead in the sweltering conditions at the Galpharm Stadium as Chris Flannery scores the first try after collecting Sean Long's superbly-timed pass

Leeds are stretched during the opening half with skipper Kevin Sinfield and Jamie Peacock called into action to repel a Saints attack

Long provides the gap that allows Leon Pryce to score the second try and then slots over the extras to give Saints a 12-2 half-time lead

Jon Wilkin, BBC Sport columnist, makes it 18-2 to the defending champions with a try at the start of the second half

Leeds coach Brian McClennan is left wondering how his team can get back into the match and keep their Challenge Cup dreams alive

But a Bryn Hargreaves try kills off any hopes the Rhinos may have had of pulling off a comeback victory at the Galpharm Stadium

Prop forward James Graham salutes the Saints fans after being one of the first players to congratulate tryscorer Hargreaves

The Leeds players hang their heads in disappointment at the final hooter after being denied a trip to Wembley