HARDINGS COMBINE TO FRUSTRATE GOLDS

Harding parried Peter Brackley's powerful 20-yarder in the last minute, then somehow turned Derek Chester's follow-up header behind for a corner with Golds' bench all up off their feet, waiting for the ball to hit the net.

The resulting corner provided a mass goalmouth scramble but Littlehampton just could not force the ball home.

Four minutes earlier, the points could have gone to the visitors. Matt Robins rounded Golds' keeper Wes Hallett but failed to keep his shot down and on target.

It capped an exciting finish to an enjoyable game between two sides who like to pass the ball, despite windy conditions, and an inconsistent referee, making life difficult.

For full report, see this week's Littlehampton Gazette.