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Responding to a limp defeat at lowly Castleford Tigers last time out, Warrington showed aggression and energy from the get-go, pinning their hosts deep inside their own territory for much of the opening quarter.<\/p>\n
Yet despite their dominant play, steadfast Leigh defence limited them to just two points – Sneyd chipping over a penalty for Joe Ofahengaue’s high tackle on Sam Powell, who had been held up on the line moments earlier.<\/p>\n
And having barely set an attacking boot in Wire territory, Leigh were soon level through O’Brien’s penalty for late contact by Wire debutant Ryan Matterson.<\/p>\n
Yet order was restored in the 32nd minute when Josh Thewlis, inside his own half on the right wing, cut back into the centre with a breathless run, slaloming through challenges before sending Dufty in under the posts.<\/p>\n
If there was hope for a below-par Leigh, and concern for Wire, it was that just one score separated the sides going into the second half.<\/p>\n
Sneyd slotted a second penalty before George Williams’ superb kick down the left wing bounced kindly for Jake Thewlis to collect and cross for his eighth Super League try of the season.<\/p>\n
Leading 14-2 with 15 minutes left, Dufty had a second score – and a potential decider – overturned by the video referee following a Lachlan Fitzgibbon obstruction.<\/p>\n
And two minutes later, and having barely troubled the Warrington line, Leigh were back in it when Hanley stretched out to touch down O’Brien’s deflected grubber kick.<\/p>\n
O’Brien’s conversion brought the Leopards back within six points, but Sneyd’s dead-eye penalty from long distance again took the visitors two scores clear.<\/p>\n
But once again after a Warrington score was ruled out after a video review – this time from Toby King – Hanley powered through for a second try and O’Brien’s conversion cut the gap to 16-14.<\/p>\n
Wire were suddenly hanging on and buckled moments later as Trout capped his 100th Super League appearance with the winning score from close range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n