It was not until after Halifax brought on John Grant that the deadlock was broken. After a spell of Hereford pressure, with Stansfield in particular having a couple of good chances, Killeen went on a surging run into the Hereford area before crossing to Grant who flicked the ball into the net.
The turning point in the game came when Halifax introduced John Grant, which ultimately led to the resolution of the deadlock. Following a period of intense pressure from Hereford, particularly Stansfield, Killeen's successful surge into the Hereford area set up Grant's goal.