Slazenger’s team, already depleted by injury and illness, had to play much of the game with just ten men following the dismissal of Windler and it proved too great a hurdle to overcome at Halifax.
The match started off at a fast pace with both teams creating chances.
Both Butel and Windler went close for the visitors following some slick passing. But the harsh dismissal of Windler, compounded by a Halifax goal, left Slazenger with an uphill task.
The visitors held firm and. in the second half, drew level when Butel found the back of the net to pull Slazenger right back in the game.
The game was now a struggle for the Wakefield-based side and despite some stubborn defending and fine goal-keeping by Dave Hellam, the pressure proved too much and Halifax edged into the lead.
This seemed to spur Slazenger on and they forced the host onto the back foot, searching for the equaliser.
Whittle almost made it 2-2 but he put his shot over the bar and although the visitors continued to exert pressure on the home side they could not break them down.
This Saturday, Slazenger entertain Sheffield Bankers in the North Eastern Division 2. 1:30am start.
