Saturday's First North action review

By David Watters

EVO-STIK Northern Premier League First Division North leaders Bamber Bridge lost for the second time this season on Saturday and are now only in front of Kendal Town on goal difference, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Brig lost 2-0 at Irongate to relegated Colwyn Bay, for whom Gareth Grant after 52 minutes and then Luke Denson from the penalty spot seven minutes from time, were on the mark.

Kendal ensured Goole AFC remain win-less after seven matches in a 2-1 success at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds.

However, it looked as though the Vikings were heading for that elusive win as they led through Derry Robson`s goal on the half-hour mark right until five minutes from time when Matt Dudley equalised. And then in stoppage time, Dudley popped up with his second to win it for the Mintcakes.

Glossop North End moved up to fourth after edging out Ossett Albion by the odd goal in five.

Max Leonard after 21 minutes and Jamie Rainford on 34 minutes, had the Hillmen two-up before Rob Bordman pulled Albion back into the contest from the spot six minutes from time.

Steve Nicholson equalised in the 73rd minute but Rainford grabbed what proved to be the home side`s winner five minutes from time.

Mossley AFC were the day`s biggest winners, running in five without reply at Valerie Park against hosts Prescot Cables, who were in the top five at start of play.

Kyle McGonigle from the spot and Mike Fish gave the Lilywhites a 2-0 interval lead that Fish added to with a brace after the break, one from the spot, before Andy Keogh tucked home the final goal in the 85th minute.

Clitheroe edged out visiting Droylsden 3-2.

Kurt Willoughby gave the Blues an 18th minute lead that Dimitri Tuanzebe added to nine minutes after the break. The Bloods immediately replied through Steve Lewis, only for Willoughby to net his second and Clitheroe`s third 20 minutes from time.

Lewis made it a nervy end with he notched his second from the spot eight minutes from time.

Scarborough Athletic moved into the top five after another 3-2 verdict at Stainton Park against Radcliffe Borough.

Elliot Rokka gave the home Boro a 26th minute lead they held until the break. Five minutes after the interval the visiting Boro were level through Benny Igiehon and ahead on 76 minutes, thanks to Craig Nelthorpe.

Raul Correia equalised 11 minutes from time, only for Jameel Ible to win it for the visitors with seven minutes remaining.

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