Horsham YMCA enjoy Easter double as Shoreham and Loxwood are beaten

At Shoreham YM scored in the sixth minute, through Jack Marney’s clinical 20-yard volley, but keeper Alex Barker had to be at his best to nullify a series of home attacks to retain YM’s lead at half-time.

YM scored again on the hour mark, Roje Grant heading in from close range. Then, after YM sub Toby Nelson was denied by both the crossbar and an upright, Shoreham clawed a late goal back through Neil Munday on the rebound, yet there was still long enough for drama and controversy.

In the 95th minute Shoreham had a disputed penalty, Donnachadh Street just evading Barker’s grasp, levelling the score, until – 10 minutes into added time – Leon Fisher headed home to snatch all three points, YM winning 3-2, breaking the Musselmen’s hearts as they strive to avoid the drop.

On Easter Monday at Loxwood, YM were reduced to 10 men in the 17th minute when Dan Webster was seemingly harshly red-carded for a high tackle.

But 10 minutes later, skipper Jack Marney put YM ahead from the penalty spot after Roje Grant had been fouled in the box.

Although Loxwood, under pressure to retain their league status, hit the post late on in the second half, neither side created further chances, with the win moving YM up to 12th

Reflecting on YM’s weekend, boss Liam Giles told the County Times: “At Shoreham we were relatively comfortable, then, after they drew level, we grabbed a fantastic finish with great scenes.

"Against Loxwood, the club I started the season with, we were good value and it was extremely pleasing to see the lads putting in another good shift.”

YM finish their season with a home game against 15th-placed Lingfield on Saturday.