York City retain their 100 per cent record at the top of men's Championship 3 but they had to battle hard for two wins at Matlock (29/30 September).
Chris Burns' five goals ensured an 11-9 victory over Bridgefield but they could easily have slipped up against South Derbyshire, who led all the way until a Dean Toomey goal edged York into the lead for the first time at 10-9 in the final quarter. Davide Bernardi equalised from a penalty and it required another Burns goal - his sixth of the game - to clinch the points for York at 11-10.
Altogether, it was a disappointing weekend for South Derby. They also lost by a single goal - 14-13 - to Bridgefield, who were 14-12 up until less than two minutes from the end when Neil Swansea scored. South Derby hit the bar and missed the target as further chances presented themselves in the final minute.
Chris Burns' five goals ensured an 11-9 victory over Bridgefield but they could easily have slipped up against South Derbyshire, who led all the way until a Dean Toomey goal edged York into the lead for the first time at 10-9 in the final quarter. Davide Bernardi equalised from a penalty and it required another Burns goal - his sixth of the game - to clinch the points for York at 11-10.
Altogether, it was a disappointing weekend for South Derby. They also lost by a single goal - 14-13 - to Bridgefield, who were 14-12 up until less than two minutes from the end when Neil Swansea scored. South Derby hit the bar and missed the target as further chances presented themselves in the final minute.
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