Hirst shows nerves of steel for Parkgate

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division

Kieran Hirst, pictured during his time at Ossett Town, scored a last minute penalty for Parkgate

Kieran Hirst’s dramatic last minute penalty as Parkgate mounted a dramatic comeback to beat AFC Mansfield 2-1 at Roundwood.

Parkgate were losing going into the final ten minutes after Philip Buxton’s strike for Mansfield.

However, Alex Lill levelled before Hurst struck during injury-time from the penalty spot.

Although Parkgate remain in the bottom three because Barton Town Old Boys won, their destiny is still in their own hands as they have two games-in-hand.

Maltby Main and Bridlington Town battled out a goal-less draw at Muglet Lane.

Handsworth Parramore lost 2-0 at leaders Cleethorpes Town.