MISSED chances cost City of York ladies I as they went down 2-1 at Timperly I in the North Hockey League premier division.

The visitors made a slow start and Frankie Marsh was forced to make an incredible save on the line with her stick after some quick movement from the Timperly team left a gap behind the York goalkeeper.

However, a Timperly player came free at the top of the circle and sent the ball rocketing into the roof of the net.

Annabel Lee threatened as City worked their way back into the game.

The pressure resulted in a short corner and City levelled through midfielder Lorna Harris.

The home team were quick to respond and they scored at the second attempt after a save by goalkeeper Tracey Lorriman.

York had plenty of opportunities in the second half, but were unable to convert their chances into goals.

City of York II lost 2-0 at home to Brigg I in the Yorkshire League premier division, while City of York III beat Ben Rhydding III 2-1.

A shaky start resulted in the thirds going 1-0 down, but they drew level with a goal from Jess Harbord.

A superb finish from Liz Armitage gave the home team the lead and solid work in goal from Julie Halford enabled the team to hold on for the win.

Strong play in midfield earned Kate Morland the player of the match award.

City of York V trailed 3-0 at half-time at Doncaster IV in division seven north, but Charlotte Mattock netted twice in the second half to pull it back to 3-2.

Leaders City of York VI suffered their first defeat of the division seven north season as they went down 4-1 to second-placed Leeds V.

City trailed 3-0 at half-time, while Zoe Searson scored a superb goal in a more even second period.

Goalkeeper Beth Wilson made some excellent saves.