Rochdale Observer

Santos see off Milton

- LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE LEAGUE

BOTH the Premier and division one have completed their league fixtures but in division one teams are competing for the Harry Jack Cup semi-final action saw Signol Athletic go through to the final with a hard-earned win 2-0 win over Didsbury.

The other game saw Bury Ams enjoy a comfortabl­e 5-1 win over Shaw Athletic.

The battle for the division two title is still wide open as Hattersley beat Stretford Paddock reserves 7- 4 to keep in touch with leaders Irlam Tiger Rangers.

The other Saturday game saw Mellor win 4-2 at Bedians.

The division three title was decided in dramatic fashion as Village Manchester visited Aldermere knowing that they to win by nine clear goals to overtake long-time leaders Chadderton Park.

Village were on fire from the kick off led by Ed Asaman who netted four times with Chris Telling, Dec Moran, George Mardoukout­as and Jack Hayes also on target to see them leading 8- 0 with six minutes left to play.

Village missed two gilt-edged chances before their nerves were settled by a strike from Dan Hodgson and their joyful day was completed as Ed Asaman completed a naphand.

The other game in the division was a much more sober one with Hooley Bridge Celtic and Salford Albion both unable to hit the target.

Kartel SC moved the top of division A with a midweek 4-1 win over Milnrow Firgrovia but Salford Storm are hot on their heels with a 2-0 derby win at Salford Vics reserves.

Santos got back on the winning trail with a 3-0 derby win at Milton reserves.

They took the lead with a first-half strike from Ben Marshall and Ciaran Finegan and Tom Slater added two more after the break.

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