Manchester led 7-4 at the end of the third quarter and made it 8-4 at the start of the last. The Central recovery began with a couple goals from Chris Taylor. Then young Castle took over, scoring with just over two minutes remaining to equalise, then claiming the winner with a minute and a half left.
Unbeaten Lancaster defeated Portobello 12-8, including three goals apiece for Tom Curwen and Graham Harrington.