Willow Park 2-1 Garforth Rangers

Willow Park again had to come from behind to win a crucial match against second bottom Garforth Rangers. The win moved the Pontefract side up to 8^th place and looks to have ensured Park their place in the 1^st division next season.

Willow Park started the stronger of the two teams and were unlucky not to take the lead with a couple of good chances but It was Garforth who broke the deadlock on 20 mins. Park responded well and were level 15 mins later when Andy Horbury rose well to head in Andy Bugg’s corner.

Martin Parkin kept the scores at 1-1 with a good save late on in the first half and Mark Stringer also cleared of the line soon after.

Park started the 2^nd half better than the finished the 1^st and wasn’t long before they took the lead when Rich Poole played in Andy Bugg to score his 20^th of the season. Garforth responded to the goal and Willow Park found themselves defending for large parts of the second half and Garforth were awarded a dubious penalty after Danny Atchinson’s well timed tackle was punished. Justice was restored at the Garforth played sent his penalty wide of the left post.

Gareth Morgan and Andy Bugg could have extended parks lead but bad bobbles on a poor pitch didn’t go in their favour. Matt Rush again was rewarded for his tireless efforts with the Man of the Match for the second time in 3 games. Park host the 1^st division leaders Moorends at Pontefract Park on Saturday @ 3pm

Willow Park - Martin Parkin, Dave Stevenson, Andy Horbury, Mark Stringer, Mark Horbury, Danny Atchinson, Rich Poole, Matt Rush, Andy Ashton (Gareth Morgan, 65) Andy Bugg, Luke Howorth