A BATTLING performance by Barnoldswick Barons in the North Valley under nines league helped them take three points with a 2-0 win over Foulridge Minors.

But it could easily have been a draw as both teams played attacking football.

Foulridge had the best chance but Barons' goalkeeper Jake Rhodes made a smart save to deny the advancing attacker.

And with the Foulridge keeper in top form also it looked like the game would end on level terms.

The first half ended 0-0 and the Barons continued to attack after the break and, with three minutes to go Ben Crabtree scored.

In the dying seconds, Jordan Weaver struck a low shot into the bottom corner.

Scott Wainwright was voted man of the match.