Altrincham Kersal 15 West Park 15 THE 80 minutes were up with West Park leading 15-8 against an Altrincham Kersal side heavily augmented by Sale players so called 'on lease' only to have an opening league victory snatched from them in injury time by a converted try. The newly promoted Altrincham had scored a first half try and penalty but their physical approach cost them deer as they conceded a bevy of penalties.

Park's Glen Fletcher, keept up his recent good kicking form with five successful kicks from six attempts bringing his current record to 16 successes from 20.

The home side were very lucky to finish with a full complement of players as punch on Park's Elliott Laughton left him with a broken nose.

This Saturday Park entertain Trafford in the NPI Cup First Round with a 3pm kick off.

Other results: West Park Second 62 Altrincham Kersal Second 24, Altrincham Kersal Third 10 West Park Third 27, West Park Fourth 17 Sandbach XV 28.

Sunday Junior scores: West Park under 12s at Tarleton lost 8-26; West Park under 14s v Leigh won 34-14; West Park under 15s v Leigh won 27-0; West Park under 17s v Leigh won 24-12.

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