PLAYER-manager Daryl Karisa led by example by firing a two-goal salvo as North Star gained their first victory in the South Wirral Football League's Robin Hodgson Premier Division.

The beat Avon Athletic (Steve O'Grady) 3-1.

Star upped the tempo in the second-half and secured the three points, Mike Brent joining his manager on the scoresheet.

Paul Reid and Lee Mitchell were the respective scorers as Tudor Rose and current leaders General Chemicals went in 1-1 at half-time and when Reid plundered a second the Chemics lost their way a little.

Their unbeaten record was saved, however, when John Cohourne netted an equaliser in the closing stages.

Last season's runners-up, Bronze Social, made it maximum return from their first three outings after Robbie Gerard and a Davie Rirson penalty secured a 2-1 verdict over Pavilions.