Barrow Raiders came from behind and ran in 20 unanswered second-half points to overcome Workington Town 32-18 in the Betfred Challenge Cup Fifth Round.
In a typical derby tie, Workington Town got the upper hand to lead at the break despite Barrow scoring early, and late, in the first period.
Raiders began to turn the screw and had the game sewn up with a 73rd minute try after Jarrod Sammut and Hakim Miloudi linked to put in Tee Ritson for an acrobatic try at the corner flag.
The Raiders now face the exciting prospect of facing a Super League team in the Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round.
The Sixth Round draw will be held on tonight at 6.45pm, and broadcast live from Elland Road, Leeds, on BBC Look North and BBC Sport Online.
BARROW RAIDERS
TRIES: Tom Hopkins, Ryan Johnston, Jarrad Stack, Jarrod Sammut (2), Tee Ritson.
GOALS: Jarrod Sammut 4
WORKINGTON TOWN
TRIES: Conor Fitzsimmons, Jamie Doran, Malik Steele
GOALS: Carl Forber (3)
HT: 12 – 18 ATT: 1,825
PAUL CRAREY REACTION
Head coach Paul Crarey shares his thoughts ahead of Barrow’s Cumbrian Challenge Cup victory.
🗣️“It was a real tough Cumbrian derby and we’re pleased to get the result because every time we play Workington we can’t get away from them …” pic.twitter.com/xZsItHjzMc
— Barrow Raiders (@BarrowRaiders) March 13, 2022
THANK YOU TO OUR MATCH SPONSORS VS WORKINGTON TOWN
Matchday: Emlyn Street Tyre Services
Andrew & Linda Sandham selected Jarrod Sammut as Man of the Match.
Match Ball sponsor: Ross Estate Agencies
Sean Hunter represented David Sharpe.
Champagne Moment Sponsor: Denby & Co
Andy Gallagher selected Jarrod Sammut’s cartwheel and backflip as the day’s moment of magic!
Get your tickets for Sunday’s home league tie against London Broncos!
Take a bow @Jarrod_Sammut
9⃣.5⃣ for style and execution. The try wasn't bad either! pic.twitter.com/pSZ2a5iffE— Barrow Raiders (@BarrowRaiders) March 13, 2022