York City drew 1-1 with Altrincham on Monday afternoon in a contest that shifted momentum several times before settling into stalemate.
Altrincham took the lead through Matty Kosylo on 25 minutes, the winger finding space in behind to finish cleanly. York responded quickly. Jimmy Knowles equalised on 36 minutes, and two minutes later Ollie Banks put the hosts ahead, giving them control of a match they appeared to have settled by half-time.
Altrincham regrouped and came out with more purpose after the interval. Otis Khan levelled matters almost immediately after the restart, and the visitors began to carry a genuine threat going forward. Ben Brookes added a third for Altrincham on 59 minutes, before Joe Grey and Greg Olley both struck on 68 minutes to extend their advantage further, suggesting a comfortable Altrincham victory was taking shape.
York refused to fold. Ollie Crankshaw reduced the deficit on 76 minutes, and Daniel Batty pulled another back five minutes later. The Minstermen sensed an unlikely recovery.
Joel Bailey and Sam Reed were introduced as York pushed forward in the closing stages. Joe Felix and Mark Kitching both found the net in stoppage time, with Malachi Fagan-Walcott also on the scoresheet, turning a seemingly lost cause into a remarkable late comeback.
The final score of 1-1 does not reflect a straightforward afternoon for either side.
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