Airbus beat title challengers Holywell in a thrilling affair

An eleven-goal thriller sees Airbus move four points clear at the top as they beat Holywell Town 8-3.

Airbus made a statement against rivals Holywell as they struck eight past them as they look for league glory.

The Wingmakers were delighted with their start as they found themselves three goals up inside the opening 15 minutes as Nathan Williams, George Peers and Danny Warren found the back of the net.

Holywell made a change on the 24th-minute mark as Mark Winslade replaced Thomas Bibby, and fifteen minutes later, the substitute pulled one back and headed home from close range.

One minute from halftime, Airbus got their three-goal lead back as Peers found the bottom corner from outside the box, and in the 51st minute, he secured his hat trick.

In the 63rd minute, Holywell scored twice in three minutes as Winslade and Jamie Breese got in on the action before they were reduced to 10 men when Michael Pearson gave away a penalty.

Peers blazed the penalty over the bar, and three minutes later, Holywell were awarded a penalty, which Breese also missed, as his effort was saved.

With 15 minutes left, Breese scored his fourth, and the last kick of the game saw James Davies convert from close range, as Airbus got the three points against a tough opponent.

Airbus manager Mark Allen was very impressed with the first half as he said:‘’ We knew our jobs and wanted to win the game, and being 4-1 up at halftime against a tough side showed how good we are tonight.

‘’ We know what qualities they had, but I did think we beat them by a great score and something to kick on with.’’

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