RYLANDS earned three valuable points with a hard fought 3-2 win over Cheadle Heath Nomads.

After twice forcing saves from the Cheadle goalkeeper Colin Jeffrey finally broke the deadlock with a 20-yard drive that bounced over Jeffrey's outstretched arm.

The lead did not last long, however, and as O'Donnell fired a shot over Beard and into the top corner and Cosgrove's lob also beat the goalkeeper.

Taylor and Jeffrey combined well to put Lee clear and he found the net with a shot across the diving goalkeeper to equalise and 10 minutes later Lee turned provider as he slipped a ball through for Jeffrey to score the winner.

Rylands Reserves crashed 7-0 at league leaders Trafford with Ian Hughes dismissed for deliberate handball.

This week the first team are away to Padgate St. Oswalds and the Reserves face Garswood Reserves at Gorsey Lane. Both games kick-off at 3pm.

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