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Photos: Jack Western
A dominant performance saw York men’s 2nds record a comfortable 4-1 victory over Harrogate 3rds in Yorkshire League, and in turn consolidate their position in second in the table. The victory was York’s eighth of the season and takes them a step closer to promotion.
Goals from Fred Isaac, Rob Smith, Leo Watton and Chris Butterworth sealed a comfortable victory which saw the side’s excellent Yorkshire League form from 2012 continue into 2013. After 15 minutes York opened the scoring as Kris Siva saw his lobbed effort blocked on the line, but Fred Isaac was on hand to turn home the rebound.
On 45 minutes York doubled their advantage. Sam Richardson unleashed a powerful reverse shot from the top of the D which was well saved, but Rob Smith slotted home the rebound from two yards out.
After a remarkable reflex save by the Harrogate ‘keeper from Danny Williams, the vistors clawed their way back into the game as a shot from the top of the D cannoned into the York goal. McKinnon then denied Harrogate an equaliser with a sprawling save, and on the counter Leo Watton restored York’s advantage with a superb solo goal, driving 35 yards before firing a reverse shot home.
Watton’s then beat two and pulled the ball back to Chris Butterworth who slotted home after surging into space, rounding off the victory.