Herne Bay Harriers 3 Dover Rangers Colts 3

 
A great start to the match with both sides battling from the off.
 
Chances were made from both sides but after some great goalkeeping from both keepers the game remained scoreless.
 
On about the 20 minute mark Dover struck the first goal after catching Harriers on the break.
 
The players heads did not drop and continued to pressure the Dover defence, but just before half time Dover scored their second from a corner to leave the score 0 - 2 going into half time.
 
After a stern but positive team talk at the half time interval the Harriers team spirit seemed to be high, to which was proven from the minute the game kicked off for the second half with the Harriers went looking for a goal and was found by J. Inglis who neatly lobbed the ball over the goal keeper.
 
The pressure continued by the Harriers and on the 45 minute mark K. Laughton hit a sweet half volley from the half way line to lift it over the keepers head for an outstanding equaliser.
 
As the game went on neither team could break down there opponents defence, unfortunately J. King suffered a bloody nose after making a great save to keep the score level.
 
His replacement J. Mount was thrown straight in at the deep end coming on at a very difficult time but more than stood up to the challenge.
 
Dover then scored a third with a well struck powerful shot.
 
B. Austin then made a heroic clearance of the line to keep his team in the game.
 
As time went on Harriers kept there composure and were rewarded with a goal 5 minutes from time after some great team work to which J. Inglis finished off by blasting into the back of the net.
 
This game was played in great spirit by both sides and they were a credit to what football is all about.
 
Well done players a well deserved point.
 
J. King, B. Austin, S. Lee, K. Laughton, J. Inglis, M. Grove, J. Harrison, J. Mount and A. Davison