HT in the South of France. 4-4. Why is Bongser reminded of a notorious Football World Cup group game that saw Austria. All the other games in that group had already already been completed. A draw was of mutual benefit and, after trading goals in the first half, they both switched off in the second. This led to all final games being scheduled at the same time from then on. But then came the disease that is SKY. Let's see....

No chance Catalans will aim for a draw when the win would see them safe.

And if Cats are playing to win then Widnes have to try to win too to avoid the MPG.

A draw would not be intentional, but it would be just our bloody luck if it does happen!

Yep, agree there Nozzy.

Widnes Try!!

I'm literally just supporting whoever is winning in this game!

As a Leigh fan and a Bolton fan it's a nice change to be a glory hunter for once!

Since had fiver on a draw but want widnes to win , then be cheering you lot on next week. If Catalan were 12 10 10 seconds to go and get a penalty under the posts, cats would have to kick start goal.

F@@@ me, Iv'e no nails left

Reet, am avin a double VODKA.

Wow that was a heart stopper. Heaven help me next week. I'll have to grab the defibrillator from work to have on standby

Wow!

And breathe...



Far too close for comfort but that is as good a result as we could hope for really.

Sounded like a tough match, any injuries or likely bans for Cats?

Didn't see anything that looked ban worthy. In the first half a Catalan player did come away from a tackle holding his hand/wrist and looked in significant pain but can't remember who it was or if he stayed on. It was a tough game though and both looked exhausted at the end

Bongser was praying for the end once Cats needed a mere two. Glad the OP will quickly be relegated to page two and that the decider will be in Leythe.

Certainly didn't fancy playing Widnes home or away. Once our pack are out-bigged (stet) we stuggle to execute Plan B - if there is one.

Enjoy the vodka. Off to buy beer reinforcements.

Cheers Bongy.

Poor coaching dismissing the 2 on 79 mins. You would expect McNamara to have instilled in Catalans all week to go for the win or take the draw - whatever it takes - both being good outcomes. With that, Catalans don't deserve to be in SL next year for me, so I'm now going for a good Leigh win next week. Note to coach Jukes (as if he's reading this), please keep the same threequarters for consecutive weeks. Great win at London last night with a nicely balanced team. Only a few key changes please.