NPL Division One East Round-Up (1)
Luke Hinsley fired Pontefract Collieries to a magnificent 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Shildon at Beechnut Lane.
The former Frickley Athletic striker was presented with a far post tap-in after fantastic work from Joe Lumsden down the right in the 70th minute.
Even though Scott Smith’s red card for a bad challenge did place their lead in jeopardy, Craig Rouse’s men defended heroically to hold on.
Goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson also made a match-winning save in the final minute.
The priceless victory gives the Colls a nice buffer between them and the relegation zone.
James Walshaw scored the late equaliser for Ossett United in the 1-1 draw with basement side Pickering Town.
Jamie Thompson gave Pickering a first half lead which they held for a considerable period of time.
Pickering’s Omar Sanyang suffered a double fracture in the game.
Bridlington Town were unfortunate to lose 1-0 to Worksop Town.
Steven McDonnell scored a late goal for Craig Parry’s Worksop.
Sheffield FC lost 5-0 at home to a very powerful Marske United side.