Bury Amateur AFC 4 Radcliffe Boys 2: IT was second against third at Drinkwater on Saturday, and the first of four tough games coming up for the Ammies.

Against the physical but organised visitors, Bury weren't able to establish their usual flowing style of play and were one down after 15 minutes.

A long diagonal ball beat a static Bury back four and the forward finished well.

Although the hosts weren't playing particularly well they still created chances and were soon level.

Tony Jackson latched on to a throughball and finished superbly from 18 yards.

As the half went on Bury improved and were playing much the better football but after a rare mistake from goalkeeper Darren Hobson, Bury trailed again.

Pietro Carinci went close with a good free kick before Pete Hickford finished neatly to equalise.

The second half saw Bury create a number of chances and Rick Stephens finally edged the Ammies ahead with a lofted finish from 20 yards.

Gary Edwards then won and missed a penalty, before Tony Subachus wrapped it up with a neat finish after springing the offside trap.

AMMIES: Hobson, Carinci, Birchenough, Gibbons, Holdsworth, Stephens, Hickford, Subachus, Edwards, Jackson.

l Bury travel to Tottington tomorrow and could top the league if they win. Players should meet 12.45pm at TGI Friday in Prestwich. The reserve XI are at home to Tottington and should meet 1.15pm at Drinkwater Park.

l Other results: U8s 1-3 Pearson Champions; U8s Warriors 0-0 Radcliffe Juniors; U9s 3-1 Marauders; U10s 4-0 Westbury; U12s 1-4 Turton; U12s 'B' 2-5 Marauders; U14s 7-1 Rossendale; U15s 3-6 Ramsbottom; U15s Cobras 3-0 Turton.

l Training is on Thursday at Castlebrook High School, from 8pm to 10pm and all new players are welcome.

l The club will be hosting a penalty competition this Sunday in aid of Children in Need. The event takes place from 10.30am til 1.30pm at Phillips High School/Soccer Zone and anybody aged 5 or above are welcome to come along. For further details please contact George Butters on 0161 798 0955.