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Last Updated: Sunday, 2 April 2006, 15:59 GMT 16:59 UK
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Widnes 14-4 Castleford
Widnes full-back David Peachey
Former Australia full-back Peachey scored two tries in Widnes' victory
National League One side Widnes created the biggest surprise of the Challenge Cup fourth round after they beat Super League side Castleford.

Widnes, who were relegated from Super League last season, started well and opened up an 8-4 lead at half-time.

David Peachey, the full-back signed partly thanks to a fund-raising effort by Vikings fans, crossed for two tries, with Mick Nanyn adding three goals.

Castleford's Tommy Haughey was the Tigers' only tryscorer.

Widnes had several illustrious names in their line-up with Terry O'Connor and Barrie McDermott, who came out of retirement in February, both involved.

  • Widnes boss Steve McCormack:
    "I'm really proud of the lads. They produced a massive defensive workout which was crucial to the win.

    "The conditions were bad and we set a game plan to deal with the wet surface.

    "We now have to continue this form into the League next week. We have a big game at home to York and we want to just keep this form going - the win today has set the benchmark."

  • Castleford coach Brad Davis:
    "There are no excuses from us. Widnes deserve to go through as they played the better football.

    "We had enough pressure to win three games - never mind one but we could not get ourselves over the line.

    "All credit to Widnes, they kept us out and produced an excellent performance."

    Widnes: Peachey, Dodd, Cardiss, Nanyn, Onyango, Coyle, Durbin, T. O'Connor, Beswick, McDermott, Cassidy, Allen, Smith.
    Replacements: Summers, Heaton, Reid, Nash.

    Castleford: Platt, Blanch, Dyer, Bird, Shenton, McGoldrick, Kain, Fa'aoso, Handforth, Whitaker, Manu, Knowles, Haughey.
    Replacements: Henderson, Huby, Edwards, Boyle.

    Referee: A Klein (London)

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    • SEE ALSO
    McDermott comes out of retirement
    08 Feb 06 |  Leeds
    Fans fund Peachey Widnes transfer
    28 Jun 05 |  Widnes
    Peachey to honour Widnes contract
    27 Sep 05 |  Widnes


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