Corey Thompson brace helps Widnes avoid upset against resolute Halifax

• Halifax 12-36 Widnes
• Denis Betts’ side earned their first victory in the QualifiersWidnes will have greater challenges to come in the Qualifiers but for the moment they will be satisfied they avoided a major upset at the hands of the part-time side Halifax to record their first win of the mini-league and take a significant step towards Super League survival.Widnes entered the Qualifiers as the side identified by many as most vulnerable when it comes to relegation to the Champ