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English National League •10 September 2024 •KO 19:45
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York City
2:1
Braintree Town
Braintree Town badge
FORM
D L W W W
#4 -1
17 PTS GD: 6
PLAYED: 8
#18 0
7 PTS GD: -4
PLAYED: 8
FORM
D D D D L

York City 2-1 Braintree Town

A pulsating first-half display from York City proved decisive at the LNER Community Stadium, as they overcame Braintree Town 2-1 in a National League encounter. The visitors silenced the home support early on, taking a surprise lead in just the 4th minute. A slickly executed move culminated in George Langston finding Frankie Terry, who calmly slotted the ball home to give Braintree a 0-1 advantage. However, Braintree’s lead was short-lived. York responded with intensity, restoring parity in the 18th minute. Ricky Aguiar, displaying composure in front of goal, provided the finishing touch to a well-constructed attack, bringing the scores level at 1-1 and reinvigorating the home crowd. The match then opened up into an end-to-end affair, with both sides carving out opportunities. Yet it was York who struck the crucial blow just before the half-time whistle. A moment of individual brilliance from Ollie Pearce saw him create the opening for Ashley Nathaniel-George, who made no mistake, firing the ball into the net to give York a 2-1 lead going into the break. The second half witnessed a series of substitutions as both managers looked to exert control in midfield. Around the hour mark, Braintree made a triple substitution, introducing fresh legs in an attempt to bolster their attack and midfield. York also made changes, notably withdrawing both goalscorers, Aguiar and Nathaniel-George. Despite Braintree’s renewed efforts in the second period, York’s defence stood firm, repelling their attacks. Although Braintree pressed hard for an equaliser, they were unable to breach the resolute York backline, and the match finished 2-1. The victory elevates York City to 4th in the National League table, while Braintree Town remain in 18th position.
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