Penistone scored last minute leveller

Penistone manager Ian Richards watched on as side scored a last minute equaliser at Selby

Penistone manager Ian Richards watched on as side scored a last minute equaliser at Selby

Jack Moore rescued a point for Penistone Church after a scoring a last-minute penalty in the 1-1 draw at Selby Town.

The late heartbreak denied Selby a return to winning ways in Toolstation NCEL Division One after two successive defeats.

It had been a bright display from Selby, who had a Danny Bunch header cleared off-the-line in the first half.

More chances followed with Luke Anderson forcing a diving save from Penistone goalkeeper Adam Rhodes.

Eventually the deadlock was broken with substitute Chris Jackson firing home from close range.

Penistone responded by throwing the proverbial kitchen sink at the home side and had a goal ruled out for offside within minutes.

Selby’s position was made harder by the dismissal of Finn Kelly for a second bookable offence.

With pressure mounting, captain Dane Mortimer conceded a penalty and Moore stepped up and scored.

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