Mason Lino’s dramatic last-play drop-goal boosted Wakefield’s Tremendous League play-off hopes as they edged previous rivals Leeds Rhinos by a single level at a sold-out Belle Vue.
Rhinos appeared set for victory on a tense night after Jarrod O’Connor’s 66th-minute strive, however Matty Storton burst over with 9 minutes left because the hosts levelled.
With a bruising derby heading for a golden-point interval, Brodie Croft narrowly missed a drop-goal try for Leeds, whereas Trinity snatched success with one on the different finish.
The very good Lino, who additionally arrange Storton’s strive, produced a hurried kick beneath stress and celebrated wildly because it flew over.
The end result took Daryll Powell’s aspect into sixth spot, whereas Leeds missed an opportunity to maneuver stage on factors with second-placed Wigan.
Wakefield began the higher, with Lachlan Walmsley powering over the road after a free-flowing attacking set.
However the guests hit straight again with Sam Lisone used as a battering ram to storm via.
Brad Arthur’s Leeds aspect had much less possession, however used it to better impact within the second half as O’Connor darted over for his first strive of the season.
Wakefield had proven little risk through the second interval in opposition to a battling defence, however Storton’s end, transformed by Max Jowitt, meant the scores have been stage going into the finale.
Croft’s missed drop-goal for Leeds, dragged simply left of the posts, left the ten,000 crowd anticipating one other 10 minutes of motion.
However Lino, who combined bruising physicality with tempo and agility on his one hundred and fiftieth profession look, delivered from 35 metres to seal an exhilarating win with simply seconds left.
The Samoan was mobbed by his team-mates, whereas head coach Powell and proprietor Matt Ellis confirmed their delight within the stands as Wakefield loved a second win over their West Yorkshire neighbours this season.
Whereas they moved above Hull within the tense play-off race, Leeds stay fourth after a second loss within the final three video games.
