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THERE was no fairytale opening for York City s residency at the LNER Community Stadium as AFC Fylde came away with a 3-1 win on Tuesday night. Also hunting promotion from National League North, Fylde started the contest the more impressive side. The game seemed to be heading into the break goalless until Alex Whitmore struck in injury time. City s troubles were compounded just before the hour when Nick Haughton curled a free kick off the crossbar, onto Pete Jameson s back and in. A raft of substitutions injected the Minstermen with some much-needed vigour and Jack Redshaw won a penalty which captain Sean Newton converted but Haughton curled in a superb second free kick to finish the game off. ....