A GOAL from Karen Thwaites two minutes from time earned Winnington Park ladies' hockey team a 3-3 draw at home to Yorkshire North League side Ben Rhydding on Saturday.

In a tense and competitive game, Cath Edmonston opened the scoring for Park after a fine solo run, but Ben Rhydding responded quickly.

It remained at 1-1 until just before half-time when Park conceded a penalty stroke and fell 2-1 behind.

Park found themselves on the back foot for the opening period of the second half and Ben Rhydding scored again to establish what looked like a winning lead at 3-1.

However, with 10 minutes to go, coach Chris Davies raised Park's hopes with a well-struck goal. And then just two minutes from time, after a string of penalty corners, Park equalized thanks to Thwaites' tap-in.

PARK'S 2nds earned a useful three points in their division of the Cheshire League with a convincing 3-1 win against Daten.

Rachel Dent opened the scoring with a well-controlled lift past the Daten keeper, but Daten responded with an equalizer just before half-time.

In the second half Park produced some flowing hockey and their accurate passing allowed them to dominate the game.

Dent beat several players on a brilliant run down the right wing, followed by a spectacular cross which was tipped in by June Barlow.

The third goal was scored by Julie Rafferty, who converted a Vicky Marshall cross. Sweeper Julia Harries was named man of the match.

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