Scarborough RUFC edged out by leaders York
Scarborough RUFC lost out 17-14 at home to Yorkshire One leaders York in a hard-fought clash at Silver Royd.
The hosts led 9-3 at half-time, thanks to a hat-trick of Tom Harrison penalties, the visitors responding with a penalty of their own.
The visitors started strongly after the interval and when Scarborough conceded a penalty a quick tap and go from Tony Atkin puts the visitors 10-9 in front.
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Hide AdYork dominated the second half and yet another penalty to York saw them crash over between the post, with Shane Goulding the scorer.
Scarborough rallied late on and scored a superb try through Ben Martin to pull it back to 17-14, but York, who were the better team, hung on for the victory.
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