Leeson earns Scarborough Scholars 1-0 home win against Harrogate

The Scarborough Athletic Scholarship edged their way to a battling 1-0 win against Harrogate Town in the National Alliance Under-19 League on Wednesday afternoon.

Ben Leeson scored the only goal towards the end of the second period, as the Scarborough side kept pace in second place in the table behind South Shields.

Ben Leeson is congratulated for his match-winner against Harrogate Town.

placeholder image — Ben Leeson is congratulated for his match-winner against Harrogate Town.

Harrogate had caused the Scholars a number of problems, but they were denied by keeper Ethan Hodgson and kept out by a home defence, featuring man of the match Jevan Cordukes.

Denny Ingram and Ryan Blott's men could have added to their tally when Leeson blazed over when in on goal and Marshall Nock looped a header against the bar with the keeper beaten.