ON a night where all three points were vital, Rossendale left with the slight hope of remaining in the Carling North West Counties League next season.
Playing Penrith, just a place above Dale, the game was sure to be close.
From the first 45 minutes, play was equal with both sides creating chances.
Rossendale continued to battle in the second half and a late substitution paid off when Scott McQuarrie put Dale in front in the 87th minute.
Then keeper Johnson made a good save to give Rossendale three crucial points and a boost to their morale.
Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article