Salford Red Devils climbed to fourth in the Super League courtesy of a low-scoring upset over Huddersfield Giants this evening.
The visitors to the John Smith's Stadium scored the opening try on 21 minutes and never surrendered their lead as they recorded a 18-12 success.
It was Josh Griffin who went over midway through the first half to give Salford an advantage that was extended to 10 when the same player converted a Ben Jones-Bishop effort just past the half-hour mark.
Huddersfield ensured that they were within striking distance of Salford at the break as Jack Hughes touched down on 38 minutes, with Danny Brough adding the extras.
Carl Forster gave the Red Devils a cushion again with his 55th-minute try, but the Giants pegged them back, moving to within four points when Brough converted Aaron Murphy's score nine minutes from time.
The hosts had the momentum and the home crowd behind them as they tried to set up a grandstand finish, but Griffin's timely penalty eased the pressure on Salford and helped them get over the line.
Huddersfield are one of five teams that the Red Devils leapfrog courtesy of their fourth win of the season.
Joe Fish
