Video: the crazy promotion that happened in England, from celebration to sadness in minutes
The National League had an unusual outcome on its last day. York City achieved promotion to professional football with a goal in the 103rd minute, just after Rochdale AFC believed they had secured victory in the 95th, which even caused an anticipated pitch invasion by their fans.
TL;DR
- York City secured promotion to professional football with a goal in the 103rd minute.
- Rochdale AFC fans invaded the pitch in the 95th minute, believing their team had secured victory and promotion.
- The match was delayed due to the premature pitch invasion.
- Josh Stones scored the decisive goal for York City after a chaotic scramble in the box.
- York City finished the season with 107 points, while Rochdale had 105 points.
- York's coach expressed sympathy for Rochdale, calling it 'criminal' for a team with 100 points not to be promoted.