HEAD coach Matt Gardiner praised Kidderminster Harriers for bouncing back from three straight defeats despite a little late drama in Tuesday's 2-1 win over York.

Forward Dan Bradley scored the first goals of his Kidderminster career following his summer move from AFC Fylde before the home side were pegged back in the dying moments of the game.

But Gardiner argued Kidderminster had got their “just rewards” for sticking to their guns on the back of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday.

“It was all about the mindset," said Gardiner.

"I think the gaffer (John Eustace) has been excellent with the group, coming back after the way we lost the game on Saturday.

“I actually thought the performance was good against Gainsborough but it was just the 94th minute – a good goal from their point of view – and those things happen.

“Getting three points at home gives everyone a lift. York have a very good team and we knew it was going to be tough, as it proved to be, but we got over the line.

"Everybody was happy and very proud of the performance.

“We’ve got quality and I think everyone will agree with that. I’m sure many teams would like the players that we have.

"Sometimes you just have to stick at it, keep believing and the chances come.

“Just look at Dan. He kept going, worked really hard and when you look at his finishes, he looked like he had been knocking them in all season.

“What a great time for him to start scoring with the position we’re in and the games to go.

“You can say this game will give everyone a confidence boost but the lads have remained confident, and if you do the right things and keep believing then nine times out of 10 you get your just rewards.

“We’ve carried on doing it, stayed very consistent in our approach and that’s paid off with the result."

Harriers: Hall, Vaughan, Taylor, Croasdale, Horsfall, Pearson, Weeks, McQuilkin, Ironside (Waring, 90), Bradley, Sonupé (Brown, 79). Unused subs: Austin, Smith, Flatt.

York: Bartlett, Parslow, Ferguson, Bencherif, Newton, Brown, Pattison, Heslop (Moke, h-t), Parkin, Almond (Smith, 50), Connolly (Kempster, 62). Unused subs: Burn, Simpson.

Attendance: 1,244, including 91 visiting supporters.