Walker’s crisp finish salvages point for York

Jason Walker scored a goal in the last minute of injury time as York’s unbeaten run continued with a 2-2 draw against Chesterfield at Bootham Crescent. Walker was in the right place at the right time as he placed his shot into the top corner from eight yards after four minutes had been added. City had been trailing by a goal when Ashley Chambers sent in a cross to the back post, which captain Chris Smith knocked down into the path of frontman Walker, who made no mistake. The full-time whistle came just seconds after the restart. It was no less than City deserved, in a game which was fairly even but in which York had the lion’s share of the play and the chances.

The first half was a very even affair, though York looked very composed, both in possession and when Chesterfield had the ball. There weren’t any clear-cut chances in the first half-hour, but when the first one came Chesterfield (eventually) converted it. A brilliant double save from City keeper Michael Ingham wasn’t enough as the Spireites converted at the third attempt from close range, Sam Hird the man on hand. City hit back straight away, Ashley Chambers' free kick forcing a diving save from Richard O’Donnell. But soon after Michael Coulson levelled the scores, finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and chipping the ball past the on-rushing O’Donnell.

That was a deserved equaliser, but it wasn’t long until Chesterfield re-estavlisjed their advantage. Left back Charlie Taylor, on loan from Leeds United, failed to deal with a through ball which allowed Craig Westcarr to slot past Ingham. After the second goal York struggled to regroup, and the approaching half-time couldn’t come soon enough. After the break the match became wide open. York’s earlier composure subsided as the game reached a frantic pace. This left both teams with plentiful chances. The best for York saw three headers, two by Chris Smith, being blocked by defenders on or around the goal line in quick succession. As the game went on York continued to press, but with minimal success. It seemed like the Spireites were going to escape with all three points, but then Walker stepped up to the delight of the home fans. City now sit 7^th in League Two.

Ingham, 7, no chance with two goals and made a few good saves including the brilliant double

Oyebanjo, 6, solid in defence and provided a threat going forward

Smith, 7, as usual a rock at the back and often the start of York’s forward moves

Carlisle, 6, strong in the middle though did misplace a few clearing headers

Taylor, 4, youngster struggled as Chesterfield targeted right wing and mistake led to second goal

(Fyfield - 65' ), 6, brought some composure into team when he came on

Smith, 6, worked hard in the midfield and contributed going forward

(Challinor - 69' ), 6, little chance to make impact after coming on

Parslow, 7, another impressive display in the middle of the park, very assured

Blair, 7, showed glimpses of his talent and was part of most attacks

Walker, 7, worked hard to win the ball up front and rewarded with well taken goal

Chambers, 6, provided creativity but sometimes frustrating

Coulson, 6, important involvement in attack and finished goal nicely

(Reed - 81' ), 6, made his presence felt in the closing moments
italics indicates Man of the Match