10 men hold on

Saturday 12 February 2022, Lingfield 1 Newhaven 2 - The Pavilion, Southern Combination, Premier Division

Was aiming for NW London but large hold up/accident at M25/A12 roundabout, meant I ended up going south of the Thames and ended up at Lingfield , arriving at 2.59 pm!!

Basic rural ground, modern pavilion (full bar and hot drinks - only food - hot dogs) and a very large seated stand positioned down towards far goal.

Not a dirty game but Ref found it hard to control with constant advice/abuse from both teams, home dug out and home supporters. Newhaven were far better team in first half and went in the break 2-0 up. the second from the penalty spot after the keeper had taken out the Newhaven player  who was clean through. Just a yellow as the penalty was main punishment.

Lingfield improved in the second half and they were helped when Newhaven player saw Red after taking down a home player when he was last man. Lingfield then pulled one back but could not get an equaliser. Plenty of added time after continuous time wasting/cramp/more arguments.

Newhaven deserved the win.