RELIEVED Ambleside United enjoyed their first win of the campaign, but had to do it the hard way.

They had to turn round a 2-0 half-time deficit before emerging 3-2 winners in a crucial six-pointer in a bottom of the table clash with Lunesdale United.

Victory takes Ambleside above Saturday’s opponents and out of the relegation berth and manager Matt Bland is hoping the success can inspire confidence in his side.

“It was a match we needed to win and we did so, even if we made hard work of it, “ he said.

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