Non-league: Rossington Main proud in defeat despite spot-kick heartbreak
They were edged out 4-2 on penalties by Garforth Town after it was locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Despite defeat it has been a season to remember for Main. Prior to the game their chairman Daniel Linstrum spoke warm words about the progress made: "We couldn't be prouder of our team's achievement in reaching this stage. To secure our third consecutive play-off appearance following promotion last year is truly remarkable. We must take pride in the tremendous progress we've made this season."
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Hide AdIn the Central Midlands Alliance, Doncaster City's hopes of the Premier North title are almost over.
Dearne and District need just a point from their last game of the season, away at AFC Bentley this coming Saturday, to clinch the league title. They lead second-placed Doncaster City by nine points and have a better goal difference, although City have three games in hand.
The two sides had identical results on Saturday: Dearne won 3-0 at SJR Worksop whilst Doncaster’s win came at the expense of Yorkshire Main. Harry Clapham netted and Rob Guilfoyle scored a brace to keep up the pressure on the leaders.
Elsewhere, AFC Bentley stay sixth after they were convincing 4-1 winners away at Woodhouse Colts. Brad Foster scored two, Josh Bowkett fired home and Jack Varley also got in on the act.
Tenth-placed Harworth Colliery had a day to forget as they were hammered 4-0 at Elite. Hatfield Town lost 4-2 to Chesterfield Youth on Thursday night.
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