BARROW AND DISTRICT RL

The first half at Kelland Park, Dalton, was a hard-fought tussle, with Island going in front when Andy Webster crossed. Mike Pearce converted for 6-0.

Askam hit back, pounding the Island line and claiming their reward when Steve Postlethwaite found a gap to go over.

The Villagers kept up the pressure and just before half-time some crisp passing across the line saw Chris Vanstone cross in the corner to give them an 8-6 lead.

Island went back ahead in the second half as Gareth Shaw finished off a flowing attack for 10-8.

Askam were unlucky as they were denied by the touch judge for putting a foot in touch a yard from the line and being caught offside when Ben Lewney looked to have scored.

Island came strong in the last 10 minutes and young scrum half Luke Creswell – who had a fine game throughout – scored two great tries and added the goals to put the game beyond Askam.

Shaw took the man-of-the-match award.

Tonight, Millom and Ulverston go head to head in the Harry Warman Cup final at Fallowfield Park, Askam.

Both sides have had a good season, with Millom winning the league and Ulverston finishing second, and the game should be a cracker.

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