York City: Match Report

FC Halifax Town U19s take home 3-1 win in Yorkshire Derby vs York City

Two first half goals and a red card for the home side saw Halifax see out York in a thrilling match.

Halifax have bounced back after losing last time out, making it three wins out of the first four games in the Alliance North Division.

The first half started brightly, with some nice play down the right wing, an inch perfect cross found Sam Finch, and he slotted home. His fourth goal in four league games this season.

York equalised through a penalty in the 32nd minute, after a foul by Coby Mavers.

Just before the break, Halifax regained the lead as Sam Finch became provider for Ruben Bartkiw as he put it past the keeper, taking the lead into halftime.

York started pushing to level the tie in the second half, with the Halifax keeper keeping the away side in the game, after a quality one on one save.

In the 65^th minute, the game was taken away from York as one of their players lost their head inside the penalty area and punched an opposition player, resulting in a penalty and a red card. Barney Wiggin extended the lead.

The game fizzled out in the last 20 minutes, as Halifax had the extra man.

The game ended 3-1 and a brilliant win for Halifax after a great performance out of possession, with some great play on the counter.

Next week sees FC Halifax Town U19s travel to Ossett United in the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday 1st October, 7pm kick-off