Late tries from Greg Burke and Aaron Heremaia have sealed a gusty Super League comeback from Widnes as they edged Salford 24-16.
All the signs were pointing to a workmanlike Red Devils victory on Thursday after Widnes failed to find form but the hosts dragged themselves back into it with a red-hot final quarter.
The last time Widnes turned over Salford in Super League was in 2015 and the game looked as if it was taking a familiar turn until the Vikings grabbed it by the scruff of the neck and never let go.
Salford appeared to be cruising to a crucial win over a Widnes side tipped for the wooden spoon this season but they left the Halton Stadium empty-handed and wondering how the game had got away from them.
The spotlight and pressure is now all on Ian Watson's side before the crunch clash with Catalans Dragons next week, while the Vikings' three wins from seven games sets them up nicely for the busy Easter period.
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