Sloan keeps his cool from the spot to earn The Raven another victory

A LATE Damian Sloan penalty earned The Raven a 3-2 win at Salvador in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

Salvador’s Ricky Barlow and Luke Forrester had traded goals with Curtis Rodgers and Sloan in the first half to ensure it was all to play for in the second 45.

And Sloan kept his composure from the spot late in the day to pocket the points for the visitors.

NHB won 2-1 on their visit to Willaston White Star.

They scored early in each half through goals from Brian Holland and Frank Farrington to lead 2-0, before Lukasz Synowicz scored for Willaston White Star in the final minute.

In Division One, Broadhurst kept up their 100 per cent record with a 5-0 triumph at Nantwich Pirates.

Don Johnson helped himself to a hattrick, with Danny Martin and Jordan Cobley completing the rout.

AFC Talbot maintained their interest in the leading places with a 3-1 win at Audlem.

Jack Turner, Charlie Burden and Declan Scott scored for AFC Talbot with Pete

Jones replying for Audlem.

Cuddington FC continued their good form, winning 3-2 at White Horse with goals from Kyle Cattrall, Kevin Douglas and James Morgan.

Joe Davis and Reece Spens scored for White Horse.

Winnington FC (Jordan Sherlock, Sam Didsbury, Joe Clarkson) beat Sandbach Town (Jake Tew, Jamie Knowlson) 3-2.

JS Bailey continued their improved form with a 4-3 victory over C&N United.

Scorers for JS Bailey were Liam Challinor,

Luke White, Ben Stockton and Jack Everall with Dan Davies, Mark Green and Carl Park on the goal trail for United.

There were wins for George & Dragon, Crewe Athletic, Faddiley and The Lions in the first round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

George & Dragon went behind at Betley to a Kieran Duckers goal before levelling the game.

George & Dragon then scored four times in the last 20 minutes to complete a 5-1 win. Scorers for George & Dragon were Taylor

(2), Hatton, Mcdonough and Waller.

Premier Division Crewe Athletic (Josh Dunne 2, Jordan Amson 2, Nathan Tickle and Ryan Walker) had a comfortable 6-0 win over Division One Princes Feathers.

Faddiley won 3-1 at Sydney Arms with goals from Chris Stokes, Derice Richards and Kieran Smith. Rhys Potter scored for Sydney Arms.

The Lions - with a hat-trick from Danny Roberts - beat Talbot 5-3, with other goals from Russ Schofield and an own goal. Brandon Grindley, Ted Shakeshaft and a Jordan Bennion replied for Talbot.

· IN the Crewe FA Cup,holmes Chapel defeated Crewe Town Jaguars 6-0, while Mary Dendy edged out Elworth Park Rangers 2-1.

Sandbach Curshaws booked their place in the next round with a 12-0 win over Crewe Town Reserves.

There were five goals for Darren Bailey, two for Ryan Simmons and singles for Jordon Bickerton, Sam Critchley, Cameron Mitchell, Reece Quinn and Jamie Street.

Sandbach Town also faced higher level opposition in Alsager Town Reserves and