Vale A 24 Carnforth 24

Carnforth retained the Andrew Crowe Memorial Shield in dramatic style with a sixth minute injury time penalty goal.

That kick from Kevin Hardy settled the annual fixture where the outcome hung in the balance throughout.

The visitors had steamed into a 13-10 lead at half-time with two penalties from Jason Barton and a try from Matt Short, converted by Barton.

Vale's points came from a second minute try courtesy from Wayne Bylthe and a late five pointer from Gavin Glennon.

During the second-half the lead changed hands three times after Hardy had dropped a snap drop goal at the beginning of the half.

Vale regained the lead with a try from Adam Macluskie converted by Callum Morrow before Barton poached a try.

A second try from Macluskie, again converted by Morrow, put the Vale in the driving seat but Carnforth refused to give up and their determination was rewarded with Hardy's penalty.

*Vale Vikings defeated Carnforth seconds, 36-14.

8:07am Wednesday 26th March 2008

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