CITY of York I took another tenative step towards Northern Hockey League division one safety by drawing 2-2 with Doncaster II.

When the teams met earlier in the season Doncaster won 2-0, but this time relegation-threatened York showed their battling qualities as they fought back from a couple of goals down to earn a point.

The visitors took the lead through a controversial penalty and extended their lead in the second half, deflecting the ball home at the far post following a defensive error.

City pulled one back when a free hit was touched home by Kyle Hogg and a short corner goal by Nick Carter levelled the scores.

It was a decent display by York, for whom Simon Grey excelled in midfield, and if they repeat this kind of performance they should pull away from the relegation zone.

City of York II put up a valiant fight at Leeds Adel Carnegie I in NHL division two east despite having a depleted and much-changed squad. Leeds took the lead with a tap-in at the back post just before half-time, but Danny Turton equalised.

In Yorkshire League division one, City of York III went down 3-1 at home to leaders Ben Rhydding II. Andy Wilson scored City's solitary goal.

Four goals from Greg Sykes put City of York IV in the driving seat at Slazengers II but the home side ruled the second half and took a 5-4 win.

City of York V entertained Ben Rhydding IV in division four and continued their run of success with a thumping 7-1 win.

City of York VI narrowly went down 2-1 at Grimsby I - Keith Wilson's goal not enough to secure a draw.

Five goals from Neil Reader and a hat-trick from Nick Kay helped City of York VII to an astonishing 9-0 win at home to Leeds VI in division eight.

City of York VIII put up a sterling fight but were still conquered 4-0 at Acomb II in division nine, while division ten leaders Driffield II ran out 6-1 winners at City of York IX, Andy Dent getting a consolation strike after Clive Marshall's shot had been blocked.

City of York were knocked out of the English Hockey Association National Super-Veterans Cup at the third round stage when they lost 3-0 at Eastcote despite a tremendous display by Richard Skippings in goal.

Bridge too far

A PLAYER short and with an outfield player, Sarah Kocinski, in goal, Stamford Bridge were beaten 8-0 at Whitby in the Costcutter York and District Ladies Hockey League.