Bulls settle for point in entertaining draw

Reece Styche Scored A Penalty For The Bulls

Hereford had to settle for a point following an entertaining 2-2 draw with high-flying York City this evening.

Considering the Bulls came from behind to lead, one could argue that it’s frustrating that the side could not hold on for all three points. But York have been at or near the top all season, so it has got to be classed as a very good point.

York took the lead in the 8th minute when Alex Kempster's deflected shot beat Brandon Hall in the Bulls goal.

But it was Hereford who looked the more threatening in the first half, with Reece Styche going close on more than one occasion.

And the Bulls were rewarded with an equaliser 10 minutes before the break, even if it did come in fortuitous circumstances.

York goalkeeper Pete Jameson's clearance could only find Greenslade after the ball somehow stayed in following a Hereford shot.

Nicholson's 'Shot' Hit The Corner Flag And Went To Danny Greenslade

Greenslade then whipped the ball in, which was powerfully met by the head of Peter Vincenti.

York started the second half strongly and went close to restoring their lead.

First, Jared Hodgkiss had to clear a David Ferguson effort before Hall denied Andy Bond. And then in the 58^th minute, Jordan Burrow was denied with a point-blank header.

Seven minutes later, Hereford had a chance to go 2-1 up. But Jameson saved with his feet to deny Taylor Allen.

However, Hereford did go ahead in the 71^st minute. Substitute Alex Bray was upended in the penalty area 

and Reece Styche calmly slotted home the spot-kick.

York then kicked on in their quest to at least get something from the game. They went close in the 77^th minute when Ferguson whipped in a cross, but Hall was able to hold on to the ball as Kempster tried to force it home. But York did get their equaliser nine minutes from time.

Ferguson – who was very lively throughout the game on the left-hand side – crossed low and Burrow was on hand to slot the ball home.

Overall, it was probably the best game so far this season in terms of entertainment and the fact that both sides went for it. Of course, three points were there for the taking, but a draw is still very good against a decent side. On to Curzon Ashton away this Saturday.

Hereford: Hall; Hodgkiss, Bodenham, Cullinane-Liburd, Greenslade; Vincenti (Bray 62), Pope, Dawson, Allen; Nicholson, Styche (Mooney 81).

Subs not used: Pollock, Symons, Owen-Evans.

York: Jameson; Griffiths, King (Langstaff 71), McNulty, Ferguson; Bond, Moke (McLaughlin 62), Newton, Green (Durrell 62); Kempster, Burrow.

Subs not used: Tait, Whitley.

Man-of-the-match: Reece Styche.

Attendance: 1,552 (84 away fans).