Civil Service 2 Orleton 3

AFTER an uneventful first half this Hereford Times Herefordshire League Divis-ion 2 basement clash came to life with Orleton just edging out their hosts in a ding-dong battle as the teams shared five second half goals.

Orleton opened the scoring with a fine strike from Ben Apperley but Civil Service hit back immediately.

Apperley bagged a second to regain the lead for Orleton but Service converted a penalty to get back on terms.

With three minutes left Russell Wood beat the off-side trap to grab the winning points and move up the table.