 The Aetolians reacted by sending their own light infantry and cavalry to a higher ground, but a single Illyrian charge, using their close formation and numbers to their advantage, forced the cavalry to retire to the Aetolian hoplites.From their higher ground the Illyrians then charged downwards on the combined Aetolian army, quickly routing them.When at last the Acarnanians from inside the city joined the attack, the Aetolians were defeated and lost many fighters.