Salford Reds 32 Scorpions 10 Rugby LeagueBLACKPOOL Scorpions Under 13s travelled to Salford with an under strength side due to some of their players being ill.

Salford went ahead 14-0 with three tries and a conversion but the Scorpions hit back withgood attacking play which resulted in Tom Simpkin going over for a try converted by Carl Eastwood.

Early in the second half Simpkin went over for his second try pulling the score back to 14-10. Adam Bebbington and Adam Crane were making some impressive drives for the Scorpions but the Salford defence held out.

They then took the initiative by scoring four more tries to run out winners by 32-10.

Coach Dave Ratcliffe took some positives out of the game as several key players were missing and their replacements gained valuable experience against a team currently second in the table.