WIDNES Vikings' run in the 2021 Betfred Challenge Cup is over.
They were defeated 68-4 by Super League side Salford Red Devils in the third round at the AJ Bell Stadium in today's lunchtime kick-off.
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Vikings, who had knocked out Whitehaven and West Wales Raiders in the opening two rounds, trailed 24-4 at the break.
Daniel Hill crossed for Vikings a minute before half time but it proved to be brief respite as two more Salford tries in the opening minutes of the second half put the game to bed and the floodgates opened.