DAVE Lyon won the crucial match as Berinsfield registered their first win of the season in Section 1 of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League with a 3-2 victory at Nelson B.

Tony Broadway put Berins-field in front after beating Tony Harvey 3,630-2,100.

However, Nelson hit back with wins from Sean Strat-ford (7,040) and Ian Gordon (4,600) to lead 2-1.

Eddie Tebby beat Dave Bartlett 3,730-3,260 to take the match to the wire, before Lyne (6,140) kept his cool to prove the hero.

Premier Leaders Nelson A pulled off a brilliant result, winning 4-1 away at main rivals Dolphin A.

Nelson lost the opening game when Paul Caistor (16,960) beat Pauline Withey.

But Mark Trafford then beat Simon Ellam (13,300, break 12,620), and Steven Sheard (19,330, break 12970) saw off Martin Atkins.

Pete Ewins, playing his first match of the season, secured victory when he beat Dave Barnes 7,560-4,920, before Keith She-ard rattled up 22,550 to wrap up great win for the leaders.

In Section 2, Headington Con Club closed the gap on leaders Democrats - who had a free week - with a 4-1 victory at Gladiators B.

Reg Johnson (5,110) put Gladiators ahead, but wins from Guy Davies, Dave Gordon, Tim Jeffries and Ian Dunmore gave Headington the points.

Results Premier/Section 1: Dolphin 1 Nelson A 4, Nelson B 2 Berinsfield 3, Corner House 3 Masons B 2 Harrow 4 Gladiators A 1.

Section 2: Glads B 1 Headington Con Club 4.