PL2

Honours even in thrilling PL2 derby

Albion and Villa draw 3-3 at Aggborough

Saido Berahino completed 90 minutes and scored twice as Albion's Premier League 2 side came from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Aston Villa at Aggborough.
 
Tahvon Campbell was also on target for the Baggies in an entertaining derby.
 
In a thrilling first period, the visitors found themselves two goals to the good within the opening 25 minutes with Callum O'Hare and Harry McKirdy on target.
 
But Campbell finished off a neat move to bring the Baggies back into the game in the 31st minute before Berahino was at the double to give James Shan's men a half-time lead.
 
The Albion striker got his first after neat work from Andre Wright, and then lashed in a second after finding himself in space in the penalty area.
 
Tyler Roberts twice went close to extending Albion's lead in the second-half with Berahino inches away from securing his hat-trick.
 
But Villa had the last laugh in the 82nd minute when Rushian Hepburn-Muprhy converted from the spot after being felled by Max Melbourne.
 
Skipper Jack Fitzwater was denied by a stunning save in the final minutes as the visitors held on for a precious point in the race for the playoffs.
 

Albion: Rose, Wilson (Melbourne 45), Fitzwater (c), Barbir, Jones, Field (Sweeney 45), Harper, Berahino, Campbell, Roberts, Wright.

 
Subs: Keranovic, Tilt, Tulloch.
 
Booked: Field 32, Fitzwater 44.
 
Aston Villa: Sarkic, Linley (Blackett-Taylor 65), Leggett, Suliman, Toner, Calder, McKirdy, O'Hare (Roe 81), Davis, Hepburn-Murphy, Green.
 
Subs: Idem, Williams.