Burgess Hill Town 2, Kingstonian 1: Full match report

Lucas Rodrigues picks up the Man of the Match award. Picture courtesy of Burgess Hill Town FC

Burgess Hill picked up what manager Ian Chapman hailed as three 'vital' points after a 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Kingstonian at Leylands Park on Saturday.

The Hillians moved up to 19th in the Ryman Premier after just their second win in ten games, but remain only two points above the drop zone heading into the final six games.

Chapman said “It was vital we got a result, vital we didn’t get beat. It now puts pressure on the teams around us”.

The Hillians took the lead after just 90 seconds, Sam Fisk’s header from a corner was met by Lucas Rodrigues who back-heeled the ball into the Kingstonian net from five yards.

The Hillians before the game. Picture courtesy of Burgess Hill Town FC

The K’s responded with a corner of their own curling towards the Hillians goal which keeper James Shaw palmed over the crossbar.

Rodrigues broke away down the flank on 14 minutes and squared the ball to Pat Harding who’s side-footed shot was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Rob Tolfrey.

The K’s keeper denied Harding yet again moments later, a wonder strike from 25-yards out met by a wonder save.