More cup joy for FC United

Source: thisislancashire.co.uk

By Liam Chronnell

FC United's assault on all fronts continued as they sailed into the last 16 of the League Challenge Cup with a 3-0 win at title rivals Nantwich Town.

Rhodri Giggs opened the scoring for the leaders three minutes into the second half, and further goals from top-scorer Stuart Rudd and captain Dave Chadwick ensured their was no way back for the FA Vase holders, who are seven points behind United in second place, at Jackson Avenue.

Joining the Reds in the third round are Atherton Collieries, who won their first game in the competition since reaching the final in 2002/03.

The Alder House club enjoyed a superb 2-1 victory against high-flying Maine Road thanks to Craig Hobson's last-minute winner.

Anthony Pilkington had handed Colls a fourth-minute lead but Mike Turner equalised for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining.

Hobson struck late on, though they were indebted to goalkeeper Dave Rogerson for a spectacular save as Maine Road look to hit back immediately.

Atherton LR also continue to enjoy themselves in the cup with their second knockout success in a week.

After dumping UniBond Premier League side Radcliffe Boro out of the Lancashire Trophy in midweek Mark Cox's side defeated Blackpool Mechanics 1-0.

Ged McAllister's 14th goal of the season on the hour mark was enough to see off the home side.

Daisy Hill went down to two late goals at fellow Division Two side Chadderton.