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York City 0-1 Eastleigh: Askey boys punished by loan star McKiernan

JJ McKiernan’s header just before half-time ensured Eastleigh returned back to Hampshire with all three points after they saw off newly-promoted York City.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 August 2022

By Bradley Sexton

YORK CITY 0

EAST LEIGH 1
McKiernan 42
JJ McKiernan’s header just before half-time ensured Eastleigh returned back to Hampshire with all three points after they saw off newly-promoted York City.
For much of the game, both sides looked very flat on the ball and very limited with their opportunities in front of goal, but it was the visitors who ensured that they would get the win on a frustrating afternoon in North Yorkshire.
Midfielder Olly Dyson went close for the home side with the game’s first real chance just after the first-quarter, firing narrowly wide of goal from ...

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