Rebels leave it late to secure victory

Rebels put up a spirited display after twice falling behind and now visit Bromley in the next round.

Hampton enjoyed a bright opening and Fiston Mputu drove them ahead on 31 minutes before Tony Holden levelled two minutes later.

Worthing keeper Lee Bray was caught out as Hampton regained the lead in the 62nd minute, as he was not ready to face a penalty kick from Martin Buggione. The spot kick was awarded after Buggione went down under a challenge from Damian Webber.

Rebels hit back to make it 2-2 two minutes later when a cross from the right by Miles Rutherford was headed on by Webber to veteran striker Miles who headed in at the far post.

Sammy Donnelly's men were rewarded for a strong finish with Rice putting them ahead with a terrific rightfoot shot into the top corner on 81 minutes.

Lee Weston capped a hardworking performance from his team to complete the scoring by heading in a cross by Paul Thomas at the far post three minutes from time.

Lewes lost 4-2 at home to Camberley in the Vandanel Trophy.

Lewes went ahead in the 43rd minute, when Paul Stokes curled an 18-yard free-kick around and over the wall into the top left corner.

However, Camberley levelled a minute later when a looping header from Nicky Guy.

Graeme Green headed the visitors ahead on 51 minutes and, two minutes later, they increased their lead with a close-range effort from Robby Hawkins.

On 77 minutes, Camberley were awarded a dubious penalty but justice was done when Green's stop kick was brilliantly saved by Paul Rogers, who also blocked the follow-up.

Jason Reed gave Lewes a ray of hope in the 82nd minute but In the 90th minute Camberley were awarded a second penalty which Rogers again parried at the first atttempt but Steve Garrood from slotted the rebound home.

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