PICTURE SPECIAL: Lock Lane knock out National Conference champions Thatto Heath in thrilling Betfred Challenge Cup tie

Lock Lane advanced into the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup when they beat Thatto Heath Crusaders 18-10 in a thrilling game - and photographer Matthew Merrick was there to capture the best of the action.

By Tony Harber

Published 17th Jan 2022, 08:00 BST

Here's a selection of Matthew's pictures from a memorable cup tie in which the Castleford side showed fantastic determination to overcome the reigning National Conference League champions

Lock Lane will now go on to play professional club Oldham away in a second round tie to be played over the weekend of January 29 and 30.

More on the game in this Thursday's edition of the Pontefract & Castleford Express

5. No way through

Lock Lane's Jack Smith tries to find way through the Thatto Heath defence. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

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6. Lane on the attack

Chris Siddons looks for the try line. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

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7. Stepping out

Lock Lane's Lewis Price steps the Thatto Heath defence. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

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8. We have won

Danny Holmes (left) and Calum Butler (right) celebrate on the final whistle while teammates are exhausted by their efforts in the 18-10 victory over Thatto Heath. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

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