In a tough game at the Jungle, Warrington eventually emerged victorious. The Wolves came back from a 10-0 deficit midway through the first half and managed to stay ahead of their opponents for the final 25 minutes.
Tigers, who beat Leeds last weekend, made a dream start when smart work from Brent Sherwin brought James Evans running at an angle and he was too strong to stop. Joe Westerman missed the goal but the highly rated youngster added the second Castleford try after Sherwin combined with Ryan McGoldrick.
It was at this point that Warrington upped their game and as has often been the case, Lee Briers was the inspiration. The halfback kicked ahead for himself and as he failed to touch down, Simon Grix showed great desire to get to the ball ahead of the Castleford defender. Briers goaled. Moments later Briers was at it again with an angled kick that caught Michael Wainwright out. Somehow in the rain Chris Riley raced through at full pelt, dived and controlled the ball in one movement for his 6th try of the season. That levelled matters and is remained locked at 10-10 at the break despite a missed penalty from Westerman on the stroke of half-time.
Castleford again made a good start to the second half and a low grubber kick from Sherwin had Richard Mathers making a real mess. Evans toed forward and won the race to claim his second try.
Westerman was then held up over the line in pursuit of his second try and the game turned when Lee Briers picked off a Rangi Chase pass and went 45 metres on the intercept to score.
Although Westerman added a straight-forward penalty to nudge the Tigers in front again by 16-14 it was a perilous lead.
Deep in their own half Castleford were guilty of trying to play a too expansive game in the wet and when the ball came free from Ryan Hudson’s grasp, Richie Myler gathered possession and in a flash raced through to the try line after 59 minutes. Chris Bridge took over kicking duties and his goal opened a 20-16 advantage that was increased by a further two points with a 71st minute penalty.
A couple of minutes later, Warrington were on the attack deep inside the Castleford quarter when a play came back to Briers. He feigned a drop goal attempt before veering left where he linked with Myler and the young scrum-half ran in his second with Bridge confirming a hard fought win with his 3rd goal.
Castleford 16
Tries: Joe Westerman, James Evans 2
Goals: Joe Westerman 2
Warrington 28
Tries: Lee Briers, Richie Myler 2, Chris Riley, Simon Grix
Goals: Lee Briers, Chris Bridge 3
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