Salford 30-10 Widnes: Ben Murdoch-Masila scores twice in Reds Devils win

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Highlights of the Betfred Super League clash between Salford Red Devils and Widnes Vikings

Ben Murdoch-Masila scored two tries as Salford moved back into the top four of the Betfred Super League with an impressive 30-10 victory over bottom club Widnes.

The in-form second rower - the Red Devils' top tryscorer this season - touched down in both halves for Ian Watson's men at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Inspired by half-backs Michael Dobson and Robert Lui, Salford withstood a second-half Vikings fightback before finishing the game strongly.

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It took 21 minutes for the deadlock to be broken as Murdoch-Masila charged over from close range and Dobson added the conversion.

The home side doubled their lead five minutes later when centre Kris Welham, who just seconds earlier had received medical treatment after a crunching tackle, kicked to the corner and Greg Johnson won the race for the ball to touch down. Dobson again converted brilliantly from the touchline.

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Greg Johnson scored a brilliant try against Widnes

Widnes, who beat St Helens 16-14 in their last outing, created a couple of chances before half-time but stand-off Joe Mellor was tackled onto his back before his half-back partner Tom Gilmore narrowly failed to get on the end of a kick to the in-goal area.

However, Gilmore had better luck three minutes after the restart as he exchanged passes with Chris Houston before scoring in the corner. Gilmore added the conversion himself from the touchline to make it 12-6.

Ben Murdoch-Masila (R) scored a try in each half against Widnes

Salford's response was almost immediate as stand-off Lui skilfully kicked the ball off the side of his right foot and it was taken on the full by an alert Niall Evalds, who touched down. Dobson added his third conversion to make it 18-6.

The visitors, who were looking for back-to-back wins for the first time this term, gave themselves hope when winger Patrick Ah Van did well to get the ball down in the corner but Gilmore was unable to add the conversion.

Patrick Ah Van's try gave Salford hope

Salford kept Widnes at arm's length with a Dobson penalty goal 12 minutes from the end to make it 20-10 before Murdoch-Masila barged in for his second try, again converted by Dobson to seal victory.

With time almost up, Salford added another try through centre Jake Bibby.