By Andy Simpson
1874 NORTHWICH 2
HARROGATE RAIL 1
1874 NORTHWICH progressed to the next stage, but did not convince while protecting an interval lead against spirited opposition.
The 2018 semi-finalists rode their luck, going in front after 16 minutes when Lucas Weir’s effort crept into the net off goalkeeper Joe Wilton’s back after initially thumping the crossbar.
Callum Gardner doubled the hosts’ advantage with the aid of a deflection before the break, only for Jacob Robertson to halve Harrogate Railway Athletic’s arrears early in the second period when he snaffled...