Prior dismissal proves costly as Hawks bow out of FA Trophy

Ten-man Hawks exited the FA Trophy with a 3-1 defeat against Harlow Town at Westleigh Park.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Nov 2016, 17:26 BST

Updated 6th Dec 2016, 12:41 BST

Jason Prior's dismissal proved costly as the Hawks lost 3-1 at home to Harlow Town

Despite dominating the first half the home side fell behind five minutes before the break, and moments later had Jason Prior sent off.

Harlow extended their lead early in the second half before Ed Harris reduced the arrears on 59 minutes.

But a last-minute breakaway goal sealed the Hawks’ fate.

There was progress in the competition for Gosport Borough, though, as a cracking Chris Flood finish was enough to earn a 1-0 victory at Hungerford Town.

Petersfield Town failed to build on their upturn in league form as they stumbled to a 2-0 loss at home to mid-table Chalfont St Peter.

And it was draws all-round in the Wessex League premier division - AFC Portchester 2 Brockenhurst 2; Fareham Town 1 Sholing 1; Moneyfields 0 Blackfield & Langley 0; Newport (IoW) 3 Horndean 3.

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