Stephen Duke-McKenna got the goal that gave Harrogate a 1-0 win at Bristol Rovers in Sky Bet League Two.
The Guyana international midfielder ensured a gritty performance was rewarded in the 63rd minute at the Memorial Stadium, netting with their first shot on goal.
Duke-McKenna lifted the ball adroitly over goalkeeper Luke Southwood after being sent through on goal by Bryn Morris in the 63rd minute, following good work from substitute Shawn McCoulsky in holding the ball up.
Rovers were left hoping for an offside flag which did not come as the Sulphurites took control of the game after weathering a first-half barrage.
Pirates substitute Ellis Harrison wasted the hosts’ best scoring opportunity 10 minutes later, hitting the base of the upright after Isaac Hutchinson had played the forward in.
Seconds later Warren Burrell made a last-gasp tackle to deny Ollie Dewsbury, as the Rovers substitute looked about to capitalise on a golden opportunity inside the box following a Jack Sparkes free-kick.
Rovers, relegated from League One last season, were the better side in the first half but could not capitalise.
Taylor Moore headed against the bar from a corner and Anthony O’Connor’s sliding challenge denied Alfie Kilgour from close range.