The Pitching In Isthmian Football League

Osei to the rescue again

27 Nov 2012 By Peter Butcher

LEISTON collected their second successive away point with a 2-2 draw at Wingate tonight (Tuesday) in the only Ryman Premier game to survive the recent heavy rain.

After a scoreless first half in which Wingate’s Bobby Smith saved a penalty, Nathan Stone gave the visitors the lead in the 54th minute, somewhat against the run of play. Ryan Gardiner replied six minutes later and a deflected shot by Leon Smith put the hosts in front with 11 minutes left.

As he had on Saturday, Emmanuel Osei rescued Leiston with an 84th-minute equaliser and the Premier newcomers edged a point clear of the two sides below them in the table.

A last-minute header by Nick Sullivan earned Worthing a 2-1 League Cup victory at Horsham and a home tie against Hastings United in the last 16. Ryan Marriott had put Horsham ahead after 32 minutes but Luke Gedling levelled matters before half-time.

Where next?

Hastings bid for Cup glory ON behalf of the whole league, we wish the very best of luck to Hastings United as they travel to Yorkshire today (Friday) for their FA Cup second round tie at Harrogate Town tomorrow.

Carr drives Dulwich to the top TWO late goals by Danny Carr fired Dulwich to the top of Ryman South with a 2-1 victory at Three Bridges, where 326 braved the driving rain to watch the action on a pitch that remained in near-perfect condition.