Walshaw Sports 3 Avro 2, Manchester League Premier Division

3:56pm Wednesday 22nd October 2008

WALSHAW edged a five-goal thriller against Avro at Sycamore Road.

In the early stages, the home side bossed proceedings and, with Jordan Hulme particularly impressive on the right flank, it only looked a matter of time before they took the lead.

But, on 25 minutes, it was Avro who took a shock lead when a hopeful punt into the area was headed home by Crook.

Walshaw replied almost immediately when Danny Rose hit a speculative effort which looped over the keeper.

It was soon two when a sweet move on the edge of the box saw Lee Chapman lash home a half volley to make it 2-1.

Just before the break, Ryan Nowak found space inside the 18-yard box and he rounded the keeper to add a third.

The second period saw Walshaw miss several gilt-edged opportunities and, when Avro pulled one back, it made for a tense last few minutes, but the hosts held on for a deserved victory.

Walshaw face Atherton Town at Sycamore Road on Saturday, kick-off 2pm.