Westhoe . . . . . . . . . . 36pts

Birkenhead Park . . . . 18ptsBIRKENHEAD Park were well beaten by a powerful Westoe unit in South Shields, but they produced a good second-half performance after falling behind in the second quarter.

Westoe were 17-0 up at the break - a harsh reflection on Park's efforts.

Park then lost stand-off McPhearson through injury early in the second-half, with Chris Saverimutto coming on at scrum-half and Paul Kay taking the stand-off role. Birkenhead looked set to score when Andy Clarke broke through, but the referee had blown prematurely for a penalty and Park had to settle for three points as Clarke kicked the goal.

Player coach Jon Sewell was then sent to the sin bin and Westoe took full advantage to score from the resulting penalty. Clarke did pull three points back with a penalty, but Westoe moved further ahead with a try and conversion.

Park were left to chase the game and, to their credit, they came back well, with tries by Hughes and Pennington. But Westoe had the last say with a late try.

Park need to get back to winning ways this Saturday when winless Altrincham Kersal are the visitors to the Upper Park (kick-off 3pm).

Park Wanderers defeated Wirral 48-0 in the Miller Homes Division One derby' and the under-16s were victorious against Northwich 36-3.