Striker Jason Walker's second-half brace helped down ten-man Rushden & Diamonds and earn Barrow a first win of the campaign.

After a low-key start, Walker opened the scoring with a glorious chip over Dale Roberts.

Jamie Stuart then saw red for hurling down Walker in the penalty area.

And the Barrow striker converted the resulting spot-kick to ensure the Diamonds ended the day bottom of the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Barrow: Martin, Spender, Bolland, Jones, Edwards, Rutherford, Boyd (Wiles 51), Owen, Sheridan, Goodfellow (Forrest 87), Walker (Cook 83).
Subs Not Used: Mike Pearson, Milne.

Booked: Goodfellow, Sheridan, Rutherford, Owen.

Goals: Walker 69, 76 pen.

Rushden & D'monds: Roberts, Corcoran, Osano, Stuart, Robinson, Johnson, Porter, Power (Spence 71), Green (Huke 76), Charles (Simmonds 83), Howe.
Subs Not Used: Joe Day, Miller.

Sent Off: Stuart (75).

Booked: Osano, Robinson, Corcoran.

Att: 1,145

Ref: Matthew Bristow (Manchester).

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