Lions roar again: Captain Lowe hero as Guiseley beat the drop

Guiseley stayed up thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Danny Lowe against Solihull Moors.
Guiseley stay up as the players celebrate (Picture: Steve Riding)Guiseley stay up as the players celebrate (Picture: Steve Riding)
Guiseley stay up as the players celebrate (Picture: Steve Riding)

The captain headed home a long ball into the area to spark joyous celebrations after waiting for the result from Bootham Crescent.

Solihull had taken the lead through Omari Sterling in the first half after Dan Atkinson had made a crucial penalty save.

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Guiseley manager Adam Lockwood said: “It was a frustrating game but we got the job done.

Guiseley player Simon WaltonGuiseley player Simon Walton
Guiseley player Simon Walton

“I want to thank everyone for what they have done this season. We now have to rebuild and make sure this does not happen again. We do not want to be in this position again next campaign.”

Guiseley knew a win would keep them up while two recent victories had made Moors already safe.

The Lions were missing first-choice Jonny Maxted due to injury so former Leeds United goalkeeper Atkinson was brought in.

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Guiseley almost made a dream start when Simon Walton’s free-kick found Derek Asamoah, who headed against the bar.

Guiseley player Simon WaltonGuiseley player Simon Walton
Guiseley player Simon Walton

But Solihull had a chance when Ash Palmer fouled Omari Sterling in the area and Regan Charles-Cook stepped up to take the penalty but Atkinson made the save.

Moors took the lead when Omari Sterling hit a free-kick into the top corner and they started the second half by creating more chances.

Jake Lawlor forced a save out of Nathan Baxter before Lowe became Guiseley’s stoppage-time hero.

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Guiseley: D Atkinson, Brown, Lowe, Palmer (Preston 45) Lawlor, Hurst (East 45) Walton, Wesolowski, Asamoah, Rankine (Boyes 55), Cassidy. Unused substitutes: Purver, R Atkinson

Solihull Moors: Baxter, Franklin, Kettle, Maye, Byrne, Cook (Mwanyoongo 77), Sterling (Shade 84), Green, Nortey (Coyle 77) Carline, Brown. Unused substitutes: Acton, Endall.

Referee: A Backhouse (Cumbria).

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