article_snippet.sent: Instead it was left to former Wigan hooker Bob Beswick to orchestrate a magnificent display by Paul Rowley's men, who trailed 6-0 and 18-12 to their Super League visitors, who were badly hit by injuries and indebted to a superb performance from French half-back Theo Fages for keeping their in contention right to the end.
article_snippet.sent: The match was played amid a wonderful atmosphere and the ferocity was in evidence inside the first minute when Super League side Salford forward Cory Paterson was placed on report for a high and late tackle on Unbeaten Championship leaders Leigh full-back Gregg McNally.
article_snippet.sent: With Cory Paterson also limping, the visitors were rocked by the flair and determination of the visitors Championship opponents, who scored two tries in four minutes to go 12-6 ahead.
article_snippet.sent: but Salford turned the tables with two tries either side of the break from Niall Evalds to retake the lead.
article_snippet.sent: Just when Salford seemed to be in control, the game took a new twist as Leigh stormed back in front.
article_snippet.sent: Salford were thrown a lifeline on 63 minutes when Salford winger Ben Jones-Bishop's careless pass was snapped up by Leigh half-back Ryan Brierley for a gift of a try.
article_snippet.sent: There was no shortage of action right to the end
article_snippet.sent: but Leigh, who pushed Leeds all the way in last year's quarter-final, hung on and just about deserved their famous victory.