Blackpool scored first before Miners replied with tries by Reddicliffe , Disley and Foster , with four goals by Hartley to lead 20 - 4 at the interval.

Scorpions stung Miners with an early second half surge to take the lead 22 - 20 before tries from Hartley , Reddicliffe and the hardworking Foster with goals from Hartley secured the win. The workrate of Balmer , Carroll and Rathbone was evident throughout.