A DETERMINED Kendal Town got their just reward when striker Peter Wright stabbled home an stoppage-time equaliser for a 2-2 draw to become the first side to take a point off Unibond premier leaders Guiseley on Tuesday evening.

Wright's goal came two minutes after normal time after Rochdale loanee Callum Warburton had floated over a corner from the right and Dene Whittal-Williams knock-down gave Craig Hobson a shooting chance.

Hobson's effort was blocked by a clutch of Guiseley defenders on the goaline, but Wright swooped to poke in the loose ball.

Town gave a very solid performance against five-times winners Guiseley, but there was little flowing football in a goalless first half.

Town showed commendable defensive resilience, however, with good work from newcomer Tony Hallam and Dene Whittal-Williams.

Even so, Guiseley spurned three tempting chances but went ahead eight minutes into the second half when striker Mark Smith slid in to convert substitute Mark Bett's low cross to the far post.

Six minutes later Craig Hobson replied when Wright made a threatening run into the box and offloaded to Craig Mulvaney, who had his effort blocked before Hobson drove in the ball from 10 yards.

The game opened up as both sides went in search of a winning goal and Guiseley went into a 2-1 lead when Town conceded a free kick on the right of their penalty area and the cross eluded keeper David Newnes, who otherwise had a fine match.

Centre-back Aaron Wilford hooked the ball back over his head for James Hanson to blast it in as it dropped from close range.

Town's spirit remained undimmed, although manager Lee Ashcroft found himself ordered from the field after remonstrating with the referee.

A big penalty shout was turned down when Mulvaney appeared to be pushed over and into the last five minutes Gareth Arnison just failed to control a long ball which would have left him with only the keeper to beat.

But it was only what Town deserved on the balance of play when Wright pounced to level the scores.

Although twice winners on their travels, Town have still to win at home in three attempts, but this looks to be a turning-point with a much more coherent and well-organised look to the team.