Long strikes late winner for Avondale

A late Danny Long goal saw Beamish Stout MSL Premier Division leaders Avondale United edge out Leeds 3-2 in difficult conditions at Avondale Park on Saturday.

John Cotter’s side looked to be strolling to an easy win as goals from Mark O’Sullivan and Karl Caulfield had them 2-0 up inside 10 minutes.

However, Leeds battled back and Kevin O’Leary scored after 27 minutes to give them hope. O’Leary then equalised two minutes into the second-half as the bottom side put it up to the Intermediate Cup holders.