In the final match of the National League season, York secured their championship title and direct promotion to the Football League (EFL) thanks to a spectacular goal in the 13th century.

A dramatic 1:1 draw allowed York to finish with 108 points in first place, while Rochdale (106 points) will be content with another match and a trip to the playoffs. This success is particularly impressive, and even more recently, York spent five seasons in the Northern National League (Sixth Division).

The match was transformed into a real thriller at the compensation hour. Rochdale needed more than a victory to beat its rival. It seemed that the rulers had achieved their goal when, in the 95th century, Emmanuel Deseruvve closed the canopy of veteran Ian Henderson.

This goal provoked a massive invasion of local patients on the field, through which the group had a chance to lose by six years. Although referee Will Finn had added just six more kicks, after a pause the game resumed.

At the 103rd line, York, having thrown 10 field gravers into the attack, zoomed in on the rakhunok: Josh Stones literally stitched the ball into the net after a neutral kick at the penalty area. The goal was insured after the consultation of the head referee with the linesman, which led to another invasion of the field - this time by visiting fans.

Quarter-finals: Boreham Wood (4) play Forest Green (7) and Scunthorpe (5) face Southend United (6).

Finalists: Rochdale (2) and Carlisle (3) will automatically advance to this stage and play their matches at home against the quarter-final winners.

Final: The final match to reach League 2 will traditionally take place at Wembley Stadium.

The day before this epic confrontation, York and Rochdale issued a statement calling on the English football authorities to expand the promotion quota to three teams (3UP campaign).

" In fact, this is League 3, where professional clubs operate on an equal footing with the many clubs in League 2. Resentment looms over 100 points. One of us will have the chance to compete in the playoffs again. However, we have firmly reconciled our grievances, so it’s not our fault,” the statement reads..

For Yorkies, food is especially painful. Last season, the club finished with another, being six points ahead of the leader, but losing in the playoffs to Oldham, who finished the regular championship with a 23-point lead. Todi, the club's teammate Julie-Anne Uggla, returned to the EFL from. The 3UP campaign is supporting the majority of National League participants, and meals are already being officially discussed at EFL club meetings. A proposal to change the format will require the participation of more members of the Football League.