National League North: Guiseley stretch unbeaten run, but defeats for York City and Bradford Park Avenue

Guiseley made it eight games unbeaten with a 3-0 win against FC United of Manchester.
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This was Guiseley’s best performance of the season as they controlled the game and dominated with a fine display.

Guiseley joint-manger Marcus Bignot said: “This is a great feeling, to make it back to back wins, with two good performances as well, we got the balance right throughout.

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“We know the importance of getting the points but getting the results as well, it makes it even better for us.”

The home side had the first chance when a cross by Lewis Walters found Rowan Liburd but his effort went just wide, hitting the side-netting.

FC United created a good opportunity when Kurt Willoughby saw his effort from ten yards out on the turn drift past the post.

Guiseley took the lead with half an hour on the clock, a corner was put in and Will Hatfield was found, on the half-volley his effort went past a crowded area and into the net.

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The visitors should have equalised when a ball forward saw Litchfield through on goal but Will Thornton who excelled with a number of fine challenges, made a crucial interception to stop the effort and clear the ball away.

Guiseley started the second-half by doubling their lead, as Scott Smith found Liburd and from a tight angle his effort was squeezed in.

The hosts continued to control the game and went 3-0 up after Kingsley James past to Liburd who had a tap-in.

After the final goal, Guiseley kept pressing but didn’t add to their score, though Liburd almost got his hat-trick but this time his effort lacked direction and went wide, as he took aim from the edge of the area.

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The Lions will be hoping to continue this impressive run of form as next week they enter the FA Cup.

Elsewhere, York City slipped to a 3-0 home loss to Kidderminster Harriers, while Bradford Park Avenue were pipped 3-2 by Altrincham.