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21 Aug 2021

FC edge out KR in Hull Derby

FC edge out KR in Hull Derby

Hull FC edged out Hull Kingston Rovers in an entertaining Hull Derby on Saturday afternoon.

A Marc Sneyd drop-goal proved the difference between the sides as Brett Hodgson’s men sealed a 23-22 victory. Bureta Faraimo notched a brace while Carlos Tuimavave and Adam Swift were also on the scoresheet for the hosts.

Rowan Milnes, Ben Crooks, Jimmy Keinhorst and Albert Vete were the Robins try-scorers.

Swift opened the scoring inside the first four minutes as Jake Connor found the winger with a well-weighted looping pass. The Rovers hit back on the 20-minute mark through Keinhorst.

A wonderful solo try put Tony Smith’s side ahead with eight minutes of the first half remaining. Hull KR’s off-the-cuff attack saw them offload the ball numerous times before falling into the hands of Milnes who chipped over the FC defence, collected the ball, and slid over the try-line.

However, it was the Black and Whites who went into the break in front with two quickfire tries before the interval. Faraimo scored his first of the afternoon in the 37th minute before Carlos Tuimavave followed up two minutes later. 

Crooks’ early second half try and conversion levelled the scores at 16-16. Faraimo and Hull FC replied four minutes later to restore their four-point lead.

Sneyd would add a penalty goal for the hosts as the final quarter of the game begun. The halfback added a drop-goal – in typical Sneyd fashion – with seven minutes remaining.

Vete powered over from close-range for the Robins but – despite their best efforts – the Rovers couldn’t find a winning score.

Betfred Super League Results: 

Thursday 19 August

  • Leeds Rhinos 18-12 Huddersfield Giants

Friday 20 August

  • Wigan Warriors 2-26 St Helens

Saturday 21 August 

  • Hull FC 23-22 Hull KR 

Betfred Super League Fixtures:

Saturday 21 August

  • Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity – 7pm

Sunday 22 August

  • Leigh Centurions v Salford Red Devils – 4:30pm