Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
Dan Thirkell in battle for Knaresborough. Picture: Craig Dinsdale
FA Cup heroes Knaresborough Town eventually overcame Garforth Town after a see-saw battle in East Leeds.
Knaresborough triumphed 4-2 in the end, but an ever-improving Garforth side pushed them all the way.
The Miners were unlucky to fall behind close to half-time. Former Harrogate Railway wing wizard Rob Youhill was chopped down in the penalty area and Daniel Thirkell converted the spot kick.
Garforth responded straightaway with a stunning long range strike from Niah Payne. Rob Hunter’s men went ahead two minutes into the second half as Shaquille Clarke-Adams’ cross somehow found its way into the net.
The lead lasted three minutes as giant Gregg Anderson headed home from a Knaresborough corner.
Brad Walker placed the visitors back in front on the hour and Rob Worrall sealed the points for Knaresborough in the latter stages.
Liversedge were beaten 2-1 by Bottesford Town. Joe Walton got ‘Sedge’s goal.
Handsworth Parramore lost 3-1 at Barton Town. Handsworth had taken the lead through Jonathan Williams.