A youthful Chorley XI continued a strong start to the 2024/25 pre-season, beating Euxton Villa 2-3 on Saturday afternoon.
Both sides took their time to settle into the game, Liam Birchall having the first real chance of the afternoon, striking a well hit shot up against the post inside the opening ten minutes.
Kwame Boateng then linked up well with Birchall before seeing his shot well saved by the Villa goalkeeper.
Barely a minute later though and the Magpies were ahead, Trialist F on hand to tap home from a yard out at the back post from a corner.
From there, Andy Preece’s side looked to kick on and Noel Brindle pushed on from midfield and his efforts earnt his side a spot-kick that Kyle Preece duly converted to continue his good form in pre-season.
Euxton did half the deficit before the break, a great finish into the far-corner that left Kier Barry with no chance.
Following the break, a handful of changes were made by Chorley and both sides lacked real cutting edge for a majority of the second-half.
Liam Birchall in action for the Magpies (James Harrison)
Euxton got themselves back on terms from a wonder strike from a Trialist, again, Ollie Green this time with no chance of being able to keep such an effort out.
The Magpies would go on to snatch a winner with six minutes left to play, Trialist F capping off an excellent solo run with a great finish to end proceedings at 2-3.
Attendance: 245
UP NEXT: We host Bolton Wanderers at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium this Tuesday.
