Second Talbot goal v Salvador and equaliser from No.9 Brandon Broadhurst (1)

Salvador missed out on the chance to move into second place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division when they could only draw 2-2 at bottom club Talbot.

Salvador dominated the game played at Barony Park in Nantwich and seemed to be heading to victory thanks to two goals from Kevin Sharp.

But a very late brace from Brandon Broadhurst gave battling Talbot an unexpected point.

It means Square One lead the way in the Premier Division going into 2019, on 29 points from 11 matches.

Crewe Ath and Salvador are both on 21 points, but Crewe ahead on goal difference despite playing one game more.

Talbot remain rooted to the foot of the table on four points from 15 matches.

In Division One, AFC Wickstead went down 1-2 to Audlem.

An early Kevin Berisford goal gave the visitors the lead, but Wickstead equalised through a Tom Butler penalty.

A late penalty by Kevin Berisford won it for Audlem. Both sides remain in mid-table

It means The Ark continue at the top of Division One into the New Year, on 40 points from 16 games, and a massive 12-point lead on second place George & Dragon.

(Images of Salvador v Talbot, by Jonathan White)

Talbot put pressure on Salvador defence to look for a late winner (1)

Talbot player challenges for the ball with the Salvador keeper (1)

Salvador player tackles for the ball from Talbot (1)

Second Talbot and equalising goal - Brandon Broadhurst celebrates with team mate (1)

Talbot and Salvador players challenge for the ball (1)

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