WALLINGTON won an enthralling five-goal encounter at home to North Shields Athletic.
The 3-2 victory over the North Tynesiders kept them in seventh place in the Northern Alliance Premier Division.
But they had to work hard for the three points after a poor first half performance.
A Kyle Reardon own goal gave North Shields the lead, and they doubled their advantage before half time, from a set piece.
The hosts improved after the restart, and Jake Walton scored after 58 minutes to compete a superb passing move.
They continued to pile on the pressure, and after a cross from a free kick was headed across goal, John Paxton nodded home from close range.
Reardon had to leave the field after suffering a knee injury, which led to a booking for a North Shields player.
Wallington striker Aidan Armstrong thought his opponent should have been sent off, but received a red card himself after contesting the referee’s decision.
From the resulting free-kick, John Laverick headed home the winner and secure three memorable points for 10-man Wallington, who will travel to Ponteland in the league on Saturday.
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