York City end poor run with Setanta Shield shootout win

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York City won a penalty shoot-out against Mansfield Town in the Setanta Shield in 2008.

On this day in 2008, York City defeated Mansfield Town on penalties in the Setanta Shield to end a run of poor form. The Minstermen had failed to score in their previous three matches, but Mark Greaves' deflected header in the fourth minute of stoppage time forced the match to extra time and eventually a shoot-out.

Mansfield's Emile Sinclair had given the Stags an early lead just 42 seconds into the second half. However, York's attacking display improved significantly throughout the match, registering 11 shots on target, compared to only forcing one save from the opposition goalkeeper in their previous two matches.

York boss Colin Walker had lost to Mansfield three times under his predecessor Billy McEwan, making this victory a notable achievement. New striker Bruce Dyer, despite leaving the pitch before the shoot-out, influenced the game with his strength and composure. Steven Hogg and Andy McWilliams made their first starts of the season in the match.

York City end poor run with Setanta Shield shootout win — Image: The Press (York)

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On this day: York City end barren run after shootout glory in the Setanta ShieldOn this day in 2008, York City ended their recent run of poor form by securing a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Mansfield Town in the Setanta Shield.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 05:00
On this day: York City end barren run after shootout glory in the Setanta ShieldOn this day in 2008, York City ended their recent run of poor form by securing a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Mansfield Town in the Setanta Shield.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 05:00

In this story: York City · Mansfield Town · Mark Greaves · Colin Walker · Bruce Dyer · Emile Sinclair · Billy McEwan · Michael Ingham

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