Horsham and Eastbourne both produced marvellous comebacks to reach the last 16 of national compeitions.

It looked like Horsham were on the way out as they trailed Cheltenham 3-1 with 15 minutes to go in the third round of the EHA Trophy.

However, they struck four times in the closing stages to claim an impressive 5-3 win.

Ian Brown and Mark Ansell scored two apiece while Matt Ahmed got the other.

There was an even more impressive comeback from Eastbourne away to Normanby Park in the third round of the EHA Vase.

They found themselves 4-1 down at one stage but fought back to win 6-5 with goals from Chris Burden (two), Flo Pietzsch (two), Phil Hunt and Robbie Redhead.

In the last 16 of the Trophy, Horsham will entertain Letchworth, while in the Vase Eastbourne will be away to Hull YPI in the fourth round.