Comeback delights Cullen

Sharp left cursing missed chances after Giants blow big lead

Last updated: 5th May 2008

Rugby League Warrington Wolves Paul Cullen

Cullen: Delighted with the comeback victory in Cardiff

I'm just delighted with the character shown by the players to correct the casualness with the ball that almost cost us the game and come out and produce a fantastic performance.

Warrington Wolves coach Paul Cullen
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Warrington coach Paul Cullen hailed the character displayed by his side after they fought back from a 22-6 half-time deficit to stun Huddersfield.

The Wolves rallied in style to win 36-34 in a thrilling opening match to the Millennium Magic weekend in Cardiff.

Huddersfield's inability to deal with the kicking of stand-off Lee Briers saw them concede three tries in a crucial five-minute spell.

Warrington were also aided by a controversial try awarded by video referee Ashley Klein to full-back Stuart Reardon that started the comeback after they had been outplayed in the first 40 minutes.

Good hiding

"Half-time came at a good time for us," admitted Cullen. "We were given a bit of a good hiding but we were able to give one back.

"I'm just delighted with the character shown by the players to correct the casualness with the ball that almost cost us the game and come out and produce a fantastic performance.

"We started the game very well but conspired to keep giving the ball away. I was delighted that our character and nerve held."

Opposite number Jon Sharp admitted defeat was tough to take for the Giants after they had been in such a strong position.

They blew a great chance to extend their lead straight after the interval when Rod Jensen dropped the ball with the line at his mercy.

Bad run

That error proved costly as the Wolves came storming back to claim the two points and leave Huddersfield stuck towards the bottom of the Super League table having managed just one win in their last nine outings.

"It's tough to take," he said. "We feel hard done by. I thought we dominated the game for large parts and did enough to win.

"At 22-6, we should have won the game and had an opportunity to do so. If Jensen had scored then I believe it would have been too much for Warrington.

"Individual errors invited them back into the game. We played some good stuff but things aren't going for us at the moment."