Nofoaluma Brace Helps York to Shock Win At Hull FC

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Betfred Super League, MKM Stadium


Hull FC (10) 16


Tries: Litten, Barron, Martin Goals: Hardaker 2


York Knights (6) 17


Tries: Nofoaluma 2, Jones-Bishop Goals: Richardson 2 Drop-goal: Richardson


Danny Richardson's drop-goal earned York Knights a second shock win in 3 weeks as they won at Hull FC.


Having stunned champs Hull KR in the opening round, York followed up with another well-known day for the Knights who are playing in their first Super League season.


Two attempts from David Nofoaluma, on his launching, and Ben Jones-Bishop's score assisted build a 16-10 lead, before Richardson dropped the additional point.


It proved definitive as Lewis Martin's late shot for Hull set up a tense finale, however York stood firm in their final protective set and reach 3rd in the early season standings.


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After a famous win in their launching Super League fixture, York were restored down to earth with a 46-14 drubbing by Leeds last weekend.


But here they showed victory over Hull KR was no fluke and it could show a season of surprises for the Knights, while the Airlie Birds contemplated a second succeeding defeat.


They scored the opening shot as Toa Mata'afa put Nofoaluma over for his first rating for his brand-new club.


A knock-on gave Hull a prime assaulting platform and from the scrum, Davy Litten took Jake Arthur's pass to power over and level.


Connor Bailey then freed Harvey Barron and the Hull winger completed well to provide the hosts a 10-6 half-time lead.