Pools Youth Team extended their impressive unbeaten run to
seven games as they claimed a creditable point at York City on Wednesday
Goals from Luke Chapman and Joe Grey saw Ian McGuckin's
youngsters come from behind to lead but they couldn't quite hang on for what
would have been a fifth consecutive win.“The draw was probably a fair reflection on how things went,”McGuckin admitted afterwards.
“The old adage is that if you're not at your best and can't
win the game then you make sure you don't lose it so we're reasonably satisfied
with the point.“It continues the unbeaten run which is pleasing but we
could have done better defensively at times so that's something we have to try
take in to our remaining games.”It was City who struck first in the game when a long ball
over the top caused confusion in the Pools rearguard and allowed a home striker
to nod in the opening goal in to an empty net from just inside the area.However, Pools responded well and they were on level terms
on 20 minutes as Harrison Webster's cross from the left found Chapman in the
centre and he brought the ball under control, manoeuvred in to space and
finished well for 1-1.McGuckin's side hit the front for the first time just before
the break when Grey burst past the defender on the right hand side before
curling a low shot beyond the keeper and in to the back of the net.The hosts had a great chance to level things up just after
half-time when a short back pass was intercepted by the front man but he
prodded an effort just wide and Pools survived.Pools had the opportunity to extend their lead when a corner
from the right was whipped in towards Grey at the far post but this time the
striker couldn't apply the finishing touch and the chance evaporated.The Minstermen made it 2-2 on 75 minutes when a cross was
cleared only as far as the edge of the penalty area and a strike from there
looped over Lowerson and in to the net.“It was a scrappy game for the most part on a pretty soft
pitch after all the rain which made it difficult; we held our own and probably
could have won it but we'll take a point and move on, “McGuckin added.Full Time: York City 2 Pools 2
Pools: Lowerson, Miller, Naisbett, Pilling, James, Webster, Campbell, Shepherd, Sturdy (Willoughby 79), Grey, Chapman.
Subs not used: Leonard, Gibson.