Acomb Hockey Club men’s second XI cemented their place at the top of Yorkshire division nine after a 2-1 triumph over Wakefield VII at fortress Oaklands.
The hosts took the lead through captain Paul Yoward. He made it 2-0 shortly before half-time.
The margin should have been wider for Acomb but for vice-skipper Andrew Church missing a sitter.
After being demolished earlier in the season by Wakefield, Acomb knew Wakefield would make a fight of it in the second half.
But the defence stood strong and man of the match and ’keeper Steve Church made several crucial saves, including a penalty.
Wakefield did manage to score with two minutes left, but Acomb held out.
Acomb Ladies lost 2-0 at Leeds, a scoreline which did not reflect how well the Tangerines played.
Kerry Rafton saw the home ’keeper repel all her efforts, while Rachel Roberton was dynamic in midfield.
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