 | MATCH SUMMARY Bradford (8) 18
Tries: Pryce 2, Vagana, B. Harris
Goal: Deacon Warrington (18) 22
Tries: Bridge, Wood, M. Gleeson, Fa'afili
Goals: Briers 3 |
Reigning champions Bradford lost ground on Super League leaders St Helens after Warrington won for the second year in a row at Odsal. Both sides scored four tries in the muddy conditions but Paul Deacon missed with three of his four conversion attempts for the Bulls.
Warrington skipper Lee Briers kicked three from three as the Wolves repeated last season's surprise win at Odsal.
The Bulls cut the lead to four points late on but could not get closer.
Although Bradford made the brighter start with two Karl Pryce tries, the Wolves gradually took control.
Chris Bridge and Paul Wood both went over for tries before Great Britain centre Martin Gleeson sidestepped past full-back Michael Withers to give his side an 18-8 interval lead.
Joe Vagana and Ben Harris gave their side hope but Warrington managed to hang on for the win.
Warrington coach Paul Cullen "It was a great effort in very difficult conditions. It has to be our best performance of the season.
"It's always a very difficult place to compete, let alone win but we're very proud of the fact that we completed back-to-back wins over Bradford and now that's three which is a very impressive record."
Bradford coach Brian Noble "We were a bit flat which was maybe a result of the heavy ground last week.
"A few players were not quite themselves. We were a bit below par and we let in some soft tries in the first half.
"It's very very disappointing but the good thing is that we get to go again on Thursday at Headingley which will enthuse us all."
Bradford: Withers, Bai, B Harris, Pryce, Vainikolo, I Harris, Deacon, Fielden, Henderson, Lynch, Hape, McKenna, Langley.
Replacements: Vagana, Ferres, Watene, Gene
Warrington: Grose, Fa'afili, M. Gleeson, Kohe-Love, Reardon, Briers, Bridge, Leikvoll, Clarke, Wood, Swann, Wainwright, Westwood.
Replacements: Sullivan, Parker, Noone, Rauhihi.
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