Shocking moment York player PUNCHES a Rochdale fan amid chaotic mid-match pitch invasion which saw them swipe promotion deep into injury time
A York City star appeared to attack an opposing fan who entered the pitch during the National League title decider against Rochdale.
York were promoted to the EFL in dramatic fashion after a 1-1 draw at the Crown Oil Arena, with the result helping them finish two points clear of Rochdale to secure the only automatic promotion spot in the league.
Rochdale looked to have won the match when Emmanuel Dieseruwe gave his side the lead in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Following the high-stakes goal, Rochdale fans invaded the pitch, causing the match to be stopped.
Footage shared on social media showed an unpleasant clash on the field, in which York midfielder Hiram Boateng was pushed to the ground by a Rochdale fan.
The matchday official appeared to intervene and allow Boateng to get back to his feet.
York City midfielder Hiram Boateng was seen attacking a Rochdale fan in apparent retaliation after he was pushed to the ground in the midst of an attack on the pitch.
York City equalized by beating rivals Rochdale by two points after a pitch invasion
Boateng was seen moving around the steward before attacking the Rochdale fan, amid chaotic scenes.
The fan was seen stumbling backwards and falling back onto the field.
It is not clear what happened after the short clip was published on social media.
Daily Mail Sport has contacted York City for comment.
Boateng remained on the field as the match restarted and fans returned to the stands after a six-minute delay.
An exciting result emerged as York equalized in the last move of the match.
Josh Stones was poised to score following a goalmouth challenge and the linesmen ruled the ball had crossed the line despite a desperate attempt to clear it from the Rochdale defender. Tyler Smith.
York City return to the EFL after dramatically clinching promotion on Saturday
York fans would be the ones celebrating when the final whistle blew as their team became the National League champions with 108 points.
Rochdale will have to qualify for the play-offs despite receiving 106 points.
Despite finishing well behind this season, the team will face Southend or Scunthorpe in the semi-finals next Sunday.
