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Coach hails Langley as man-of-the-match

Last updated: 11th May 2008

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Bradford coach Steve McNamara admitted his side will have to excel themselves if they are reach a first Challenge Cup final since 2003.

The Bulls ran in eight tries on their way to victory over Les Catalans and a place in the last eight.

"We are going to have to play really well to win any competition this year," said McNamara.

"That's the crux of it and we aren't going to win any competition if we under-perform.

"But certainly it would be fantastic to get a little bit further in this competition and then see how we go from there.

"Deacs (Paul Deacon) was superb and can boss the game, especially when we are on the front foot in a game like that.

"But Jamie Langley was an excellent call for man of the match and the dry conditions certainly helped us.

"The sinbinning (of Clint Greenshields) also helped us but we were very, very professional at the same time."

Dragons coach Potter suggested the early sinbinning was harsh but also pointed an accusing finger at his side's inept defending.

"It was a big call so early in the game but the sinbinning didn't cause those points to be scored," he said. "We need to defend better than we did."