Matt Jolly struck a stunning 84th minute volley as Heys booked their place in the Atherton Charity Cup Final with a 2-1 win over NW Counties 1st Division Ashton Town tonight.

In a match played in a strong, bitingly cold wind Jon Lyons team were good value for their success, controlling the 1st half for long periods and then battling against the wind in the second half they more than held their own.

Heys started the brighter and it took a double save from the Ashton 'keeper to keep out a George Powell free kick and deny Phil Woodcock on the rebound.

Ashton hit the post shortly after with a cross come shot but by and large it was Heys asking all the questions on the back of some slick football.

Shaun Johnson twice went close before Heys took the lead in the 39th minute when from a free kick driven into the box Woodcock seized on a loose ball to slot home.

Ashton almost responded and it took a great save by Rob Sadler on the stroke of half time to preserve the lead.

Despite playing into the fierce wind Heys made a strong start to the second half with Lewis Smith heading wide and Jon Lyons being denied from a free kick by a great save.

However, Ashton then had their best spell of the match and broke Heys resistance just after the hour. After a great save from Sadler from the ensuing corner the ball found its' way into the net , it appeared off a Heys player.

With the match in the balance a moment of magic settled it in the 84th minute. Great work down the flank by Ryan McGreevy saw him get to the line before pulling back a super cross where substitute Jolly finished with a superb volley that beat the keeper all ends up.

Heys had some nervous moments to see out as Ashton threw everything forward with Boyle hitting the crossbar but in the end there was to be no denying them a deserved win.