APART from the opening five minutes when player-manager Mark Molyneaux was called on twice to make smart saves to prevent Eastwood scoring, Rossendale controlled the first half.

Mark Redshaw was a constant threat and his tricky runs at the Eastwood defence caused them all sorts of problems and Millns was booked after hauling him down when he was clear on goal.

With Ian Barker also going close, Rossendale could count themselves unfortunate and it was against the run of play on the hour when Millns headed in direct from a corner.

In injury time Jamie Baguley was the victim of a high tackle in the six yard box but the referee declined the penalty appeals.

Rossendale Team

Mark Molyneaux, Chris Jones, Ged McInally, Brad Clegg, Jordan Rispin,

Phil Lockett, Stuart Tulloch, Rob Jones, Ian Barker, Mark Redshaw, Jamie Baguley

Subs,

Dean Cooper (for Mark Redshaw)

Chris Clark (for Stuart Tulloch)

Sean Smith (for Phil Lockett)