FULLTIME :: Leeds Rhinos win the Challenge Cup for a 14th time! It was a classic contest! Congratulations to the Rhinos and commiserations for Salford.
PENALTY LEEDS! Steal from a desperate Salford defense. That should be that.
Salford tried to chance their hand through Inu. He went left and tried to flick it out. Loses it.
PENALTY SALFORD! Dangerous tackle on Pauli Pauli.
Short kick-off from Salford but it is knocked on by the kicking team. Leeds survive again.
This time Luke Gale snaps and kicks the field goal!
Oh no! Salford tries to get up quickly and Pauli Pauli is judged to lose it in trying to play it.
PENALTY SALFORD! Strip in the tackle.
Salford break through! Kallum Watkins sliced through, tried to position Rhys Williams but the pass goes to ground.
Leeds are the first to have a shot at field goal. Gale was set but shanks it right under the pressure of Mark Flanagan.
Following the score, the game has delved into an arm wrestle. Both sides are keen to get to their kick and turn the other side around.
Big kick for Rhyse Martin. He has the chance to put the Rhinos back ahead. He fades it wide.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! There wasn't much to check. Handley was in a load of space and got it down quickly.
VIDEO REFEREE! Ash Handley might have a second for the afternoon.
Inu from close range. The winger walks in and pilots the kick over.
Salford have found the lead! A wobbly kick from Lolohea was bobbled by the Leeds side then it was quick hands to put Greenwood across.
Salford lost their way on last tackle. Kevin Brown was taken on fourth. It left them scrambling on last and a cheap turnover in the Leeds half.
Inu with a kick from the sideline. The veteran takes his time. Studies the kick, hooks it.
Pauli Pauli is scoring scoring! It was a lovely short ball and the big man can't be stopped.
It was never a try. It will be played as a knock on in the field of play. Salford ball.
VIDEO REFEREE! Lets see how this game will restart.
It hasn't been a great afternoon for Donaldson. That is his third error of the contest.
PENALTY LEEDS! Dragged out when the tackle was called held.
PENALTY LEEDS! Strip from the Salford side.
Oh dear. Lolohea makes a mess of the dropout and kicks it into touch.
Lovely work from Lolohea. He kicked it into the corner and some chase from Kallum Watkins to trap the Leeds player in-goal. Dropout.
The hooter goes and Salford has the first set restart of the contest. Markers weren't square.
Donaldson knocks off from the play the ball. A Reprieve for Salford there.
Salford with a good kick but Tom Briscoe slices through and gets Leeds on the front foot.
Leeds first kick of the second stanza goes out on the full. We have some time off as both Adam Cuthbertson and Tyrone McCarthy head down the tunnel.
We're back! Kirstian Inu sends it high into the sky and we're off for the second half.
HALFTIME :: Leeds hold a slender six point advantage headed to the break. It has been a breathtaking 40 mins of football thus far. Grab yourselves a refreshment and get ready for the second forty.
Joey Lussick tries to dart from close range but has it knocked out. Leeds survive.
PENALTY SALFORD! Offside. Last chance of the half will go to Salford.
Leeds get off on the front foot there! Richie Myler attacked the ball and gets over halfway. Salford retreated well and stop the Leeds attack.
The game has settled into a pattern now. Both sides completing sets. Leeds have pinned Salford back quite well and stopped the underdogs from throwing it around.
Touch kick from the left side for Martin. He studies the kick, nails it.
Leeds simply stripped numbers and got the four pointer. Decided to run it on last and Richie Myler sets up Ash Handley.
RED LIGHTS.. NO TRY! Double movement from Donaldson. Easy decision. PENALTY SALFORD.
VIDEO REFEREE! Donaldson is claiming one.
PENALTY LEEDS! Offside.
Great piece of rugby league there! Kevin Brown releases Niall Evalds for Salford. Evalds tries to kick for his support but Richie Myler snaffled it.
PENALTY SALFORD! Hand in the ruck from Prior.
Inu with his first kick of the day. He nails it.
Salford strikes back in style. From a catch on the last, some hands down the short side put Williams away. He had too much pace for any chasers.
Salford haven't been able to settle into the contest. Leeds have harrassed them every tackle and forced a kick from fullback Niall Evalds.
Rhyse Martin has the conversion. It is from the touchline. He strides in, and knocks it over.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! Briscoe danced down the touchline, kept his foot in and scores.
VIDEO REFEREE! Quick hands and Tom Briscoe should have the first four pointer.
PENALTY LEEDS! Clumsy high tackle from Mossop.
Salford have the first big attack of the contest. Quick hands down the left side out Kristian Inu away. The veteran winger kicked inside but the chaser couldn't hold it.
Leeds hand it right back through Luke Gale. He throws a hand out at the ball.
First error of the contest comes against Salford. Tyrone McCarthy knocks trying to spread it.
Here we go! The Challenge Cup is on!
Here come both sides! They stride onto the Wembley pitch ready to fight for the cup! Salford in their first final in half a century while Leeds are a fixture on this day! Who will prevail. Let's find out! First is a moment of silence for those lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Liam Moore
Touch Judges: Tom Grant, Jack Smith
Video Referee: Ben Thaler
LEEDS RHINOS (17)
Tries: Tom Briscoe, Ash Handley (2)
Field Goals: Luke Gale (1/2)
Conversions: Rhyse Martin (2/3)
Penalty Goals:
SALFORD RED DEVILS (16)
Tries: Rhys Williams, Pauli Pauli, James Greenwood
Field Goals:
Conversions: Krisnan Inu (2/3)
Penalty Goals: