West Cheshire League

A LACK-LUSTRE first half saw Mond fall behind in the 34th minutes following a corner they failed to clear.

The only chance Mond engineered was a corner that Robinson headed over the bar.

The half time team talk resulted in a completely different approach, the urgency was evident.

As chances were created, unfortunately they were wasted, Robinson headed against the crossbar, Erickson hit the post when well placed and Moore struck the post twice then forced a brilliant save from the home keeper.

From a break the Maghull forward hit a dipping volley from 25 yards that gave Taylor no chance of saving.

Mond still sought a consolation goal but never put enough pressure on the home defence.

Mond Reserves 5 Mersey Royal 3

Third Division

DOWN 2-0 after five minutes, goals from Nelson, Patterson, Williams (2) and Droughton secured another important three points for John Crompton's team.

A late goal by Royal completed the scoring.

Christleton 2 Mond Rangers 4

Second Division

MID-WEEK fixtures saw Mond force victory against a strong Christleton team.

Connor, Smith, Maxwell and Savage got the goals that strengthened Mond's promotion hopes.

Mond Reserves 2 Merseyside Police 0

Third Division

A TOP four mid-week game went Mond's way eventually.

Both sides looked strong but double strikes from Alex Maxwell ensured.

Next Saturday Mond visit Ashville at Wallasey in division two and Mond Reserves play Grange in division three, both kick-off at 3pm.