Words: Pete Tscherewik, Images: David Airey
CHORLEY deservedly got themselves back to winning ways against Rushall Olympic, a comprehensive 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Kole Hall and Mike Calveley.
The Magpies started proceedings quickly, Courtney Senior, on loan from Rochdale proving a handful for Pics' defenders early on.
Chorley wouldn't have to wait long to hit the front after their positive attacking play, Mark Ellis forcing a handball in the area from a header, Kole Hall then following that up with a well-taken spot kick to beat Paul White in goal.
Andy Preece's side continued to look dangerous infront of goal, while Rushall were limited to opportunities on the counter, Milan Lalkovic forcing Matt Urwin into a smart stop midway through the first-half.
Five minutes before half-time and Chorley had their second goal of the contest, Mike Calveley heading in his fourth goal of the season to put the Magpies in control.
Mike Calveley scores for Chorley (David Airey)
Rushall made one change in the second-half and looked to be more positive, Urwin again on hand to save a swirling shot before Tom Carr had a shot of his own cleared off the line by a Rushall defender on 56 minutes.
The visitors came close to getting one back with just over 20 minutes to go, Liam McAlinden hitting the post but eventually the Pics did get their reward to set up a thrilling finish, Joe Hull firing the ball home from point blank range.
Rushall, as hard as they tried were restricted to very little in terms of chances after the goal, Carr coming closest to adding a third for Chorley in stoppage time but for a fantastic stop from White.
Attendance: 1,246.
Chorley: Urwin, Henley, Ellis (Campbell 72'), Smith, Clarke, Calveley, Horbury, Eze (Powell, 77'), Senior, Carr, Hall (Touray, 76'). Unused: Bird.
