Garry Wilson felt a poor decision cost Eastbourne Borough the chance to take all three points against Rushden and Diamonds.
Simon Weatherstone gave Borough the lead with a fine volley in the 29th minute but Rushden fought back in the second half and substitute Cliff Akurang grabbed a deserved equaliser in the 58th minute.
Wilson said: "Their goal came from a corner which should never have been given.
"There was a clear push on our player but the referee missed it and you always think that it might lead to something. Unfortunately it did.
"It was a shame because we had come out of the blocks well in the first half and didn't really want half-time to come. We couldn't get into the game in the second half but we hung in their and almost nicked it at the end."
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