THE touchline whispers were that Phil Wild was the best keeper in the league -- and he certainly enhanced his reputation after this performance.

The Brunshaw shot-stopper produced two wonderful full length saves in the first half then kept out a Mark Robinson spot kick after the break.

Such was the display of Wild that Brunshaw went away feeling they were robbed when really they had their keeper to thank for keeping them in the game.

Wild was soon called in to action to dive full length to turn away a pile-driver from the impressive Ryan Campione. He pulled off an even better save five minutes later to claw away a bullet shot from Craig Robinson.

At the other end, Andy Preston was virtually redundant -- although he did well so hold on to a bullet header from Simon Edmondson who rose to meet Ian Jolly's inviting cross.

But all the goalmouth action was in the Brunshaw area.

Craig Robinson, saw two efforts cleared off the line before the striker's surging run from the halfway line ended in a free kick on the edge of the area -- although Wayne Ingham was unlucky to be penalised for what looked like a good tackle.

And it was from there that Wild was finally beaten after Mark Harrison curled home a cracking free kick.

Burnley had chances to extend their lead when excellent wing back Peter Salmon had a shot deflected before Robinson was inches wide with a header.

But then came Brunshaw's first period of sustained pressure.

Dave Jolly began to get his foot on the ball in the middle of the park and while Brunshaw were wasteful when they got in to goal scoring areas, the momentum began to swing their way.

And that continued in to the second half -- although Wild was again on top form to keep out Harrison's spot kick.

Brunshaw pushed forward and after Tony Dugdale forced a good save out of Preston they drew level. Dave Jolly's free kick fell invitingly to Sean Bannister who volleyed home from close range.

And four minutes later Brunshaw were in the lead when Simon Edmondson's corner was turned home by Dugdale.

After Burnley's early dominance it did appear that they equalised against the run of play when sub Mark Pilling fired home.

But then again you have to remember the Wonderful Wild.

BURNLEY SUNDAY

LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

Burnley Boys Club OB 'B'...2 Brunshaw United...2

BURNLEY BOYS CLUB OB 'B'

Ratings

BURNLEY BOYS CLUB OB 'B'

Andy Preston (keeper) Beaten twice but no real saves to make...6

Paul Dickensen (right wing back) Played some good balls down the line but stuck to defensive duties...6

HPeter Salmon (left wing back) Played the wing back role well. Always available on the overlap and got in some telling crosses...8

Andy White (centre back) Cool as you like at the back. Good distribution...7

Ian Brown (centre back) Defended well but passing was weak...6

Glynn Shelton (centre back) Decent job but subbed when defence reverted to back four...6

Ryan Campione (midfield) Great box-to-box performance. Passed well and had an eye for goal...8

Scott Robinson (midfield) Play-maker showed good close range passing but went for too many 'killer' balls...6

Wayne Howorth (midfield) Played more of a holding role but did a decent job...7

Mark Harrison (striker) Great goal from free kick but missed penalty. Always a threat...7

Craig Robinson (striker) Not his day in front of goal but set up both goals...7

Subs:

Mark Pilling (midfield) Made an immediate impact and grabbed an equaliser...6

Kelvin Stacey (midfield) Looked impressive when he came on...6

BRUNSHAW UNITED

HPhil Wild (keeper) Excellent display. String of fine saves included one from the penalty...9

Ian Jolly (right back) Steady performance including great first half pass in to the box...7

Toby Campbell (left back) Did a decent job and made a few telling passes down the flank...6

Wayne Ingham (centre back) Tackled like a demon in heart of defence. Unlucky to be punished for tackle that led to opening goal...8

Phil Jolly (centre back) Another who did a fine job repelling Boys Club's attack...8

Tony Dugdale (right midfield) Second goal made up for sloppy play in first half...7

Tim Kershaw (left midfield) Performance underlined Brunshaw's fighting spirit...7

Dave Jolly (centre midfield) Off the pace at times but passing ability was faultless...7

Andy Williams (centre midfield) Put himself about in the middle of the park...7

Simon Edmondon (striker) Header straight at keeper in first half was best chance. Worked hard but little joy...6

Sean Bannister (striker) Quiet first half but used pace to run at defenders after the break. Scored equaliser...7

Subs:

Sean McAulay (midfield) Settle in wide on the left...6

Joe Beneduce (midfield) Saw plenty of the ball in the middle of the park...6