In a tale of two halves, the travelling Rebels came from behind to claim all three points over Kidderminster Harriers in the National League – and go fourth in the table.

Goals from Razzaq Coleman De-Graft and Cory Adjetey-Brew in the second period overturned the hosts’ advantage, built in the first half courtesy of Ben Crompton’s finish in the 43rd minute.

Boss Adam Hinshelwood made a pair of changes with Dom Hutchinson and Harvey Griffiths swapped for Charley Kendall and Ashley Nathaniel-George.

Amid blustery conditions at Aggborough Stadium, the first 20 minutes were tense. Despite having the lion’s share of possession, Paul Wotton’s side didn’t carve meaningful opportunities, with David Davis’ effort from distance following a set-piece blocked by the defence.

Worthing players celebrate in style at Kidderminster | Picture by Jay Wrighte

placeholder image — Worthing players celebrate in style at Kidderminster | Picture by Jay Wrighte

The Rebels mustered their first attempt on goal 17 minutes in as Adjetey-Brew delivered a corner to the edge of the box, where Ricky Aguair’s strike bounced off a Kidderminster body.

Midway through the half, the most presentable chance for either side fell to Kendall. Turning away from his marker, the former Southend forward couldn’t strike with conviction on his weaker left foot and allowed Jack Wint to dive to his left and gather.

The hosts came even closer to breaking the deadlock through Lewis Walker. A moment of indecision from Seymour presented Walker with possession inside the 18-yard box and, with the keeper stranded, the Kidderminster No9 slotted a finish underneath his body. But Jayden Moore anticipated the situation with wisdom beyond his years toclear on the goal-line, the first of several key defensive actions from the Southampton loanee.

The Kidderminster pressure continued to mount as Callum Stewart burst past his defender before dragging a shot marginally wide. But just before the break, the Harriers found the breakthrough. The second phase of a set-piece wasn’t dealt with properly and Crompton’s leg emerged through a sea of bodies to stab the ball into the net.

The Rebels were well-backed - as usual - at Aggborough | Jay Wrighte

It almost went from bad to worse for Worthing, as Zak Brown bore down on goal as part of a brisk counter-attack in additional first-half time. However, his finish was rushed and Seymour’s palms kept the deficit at just one.

Griffiths was introduced at the interval for the injured Jack Wadham and the recent recruit instilled some bite and tenacity into the midfield.

The outcome of the match could have been very different had Stewart managed to convert a gilt-edged opportunity two minutes after the restart. His connection from Walker’s cross fell agonisingly wide of the post.

The Rebels were much-improved in the moments following Stewart’s miss and got their reward minutes before an hour was up.

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Joel Colbran’s clever throw picked out Coleman De-Graft, who cleverly created space using his guile and trickery. Twisting and turning, the 28-year-old unleashed a drive that travelled through the legs of a defender and deceived Wint in the net. Despite getting two hands to the ball, the Manchester City loanee couldn’t keep it out – to hand Coleman De-Graft his seventh league goal of the campaign.

Kidderminster produced chances toretake the lead but the Sussex Cat was equal to everything. Stewart’s attempt to catch the goalkeeper out at his near post was shut down in uncompromising fashion.

Another decisive substitution was made by Hinshelwood, with Dominic Johnson-Fisher replacing Kendall.

Seymour conjured up further heroics in the opposition area as he bravely spread himself to thwart Walker after the ball had fallen at his feet from a deep free-kick.

The importance of that save was swiftly vindicated by Adjetey-Brew’s winning goal seconds later that put Worthing in front.

Using his blistering pace, Johnson-Fisher left Richard Faakye in his dust down the right flank before sending a perfect low cross towards the run of the teenage wonderkid. Using his momentum, the 18-year-old smashed the pass into the top corner of Wint’s goal before wheeling off to celebrate his third goal in two league matches.

Nathaniel-Georgemight have netted a third – prior to arguably Seymour’s greatest stop of the encounter. Throwing his body across his goal, the shot-stopper palmed away Stewart’s shot for the umpteenth time of the evening to keep his side in the driving seat.

Johnson-Fisher was inches away from opening his account for the club as his thunderous attempt from a tight angle bounced off the upright – then the Rebels weathered a late storm to spark great scenes with the 169 away fans.