■ By DESMOND HICKIE
End to end: Andy McMinime scores a breakaway try and, inset, Alan Hudson brings Ionians level
PICTURES: Mike Inkley
Chester...............38pts
Hull Ionians......33pts
CHESTER came out on top in a thrilling, see-saw match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout, and was only decided by a late burst of tries from the home side against an opponent who tested them for 80 minutes.
While the final score was close, Chester just about deserved maximum points – but the Ionians were rewarded for their trip across country with two losin...
