SGB Championship: Newcastle Diamonds 47, Berwick Bandits 43
Berwick Bandits pushed Newcastle Diamonds hard but lost 47-43 in the SGB Championship on Tyneside.
Bandits, who cut down Diamonds 57-32 in the Borders on Saturday, were only two points adrift at 43-41 going into the final heat.
But Ludvig Lindgren kept his cool to win the final race with guest Nico Covatti in third position for a 4-2 to secure the win.
Lindgren top scored with 15 points and Covatti finished with ten for the home side.
Aaron Summers was best for Bandits with 14 points.
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