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Three defeats in their previous 4 games had dented the Reserves hopes of survival, but with St Francis losing their final game in midweek, it meant that a point from the last game of the season would ensure a finish outside the bottom four.

With the visitors Hassocks still in the running for 2nd place, and sending down a squad including some recognised 1st Team players, the stakes where high as Peacehaven attempted to escape relegation - something which at Christmas seemed unthinkable when they where cut adrift at the foot of the table.

There where 4 changes from last weeks defeat at Mile Oak with Callum Wiltshire, Jake Powell, Matt Lago and Jack Loraine all returning to the side in place of Tom Stutters, Steffan Robinson-Webster, Steven Whelan and the injured Michael

In glorious sunshine, along with traditional Peacehaven wind, neither side was able to take control of the opening stages. Runs from Laurence Robinson tested the home back-line, whilst Matt Lago had a chance to open the scoring at the other end.

As Hassocks began to push forward more, they broke the deadlock midway through the half. A long throw caused confusion in the home box, and after an Ashley Slaughter header hit the post, Jamie Hillwood was on hand to fire in a simple goal.

Peacehaven's best effort of the first half was a long range effort from Jon Miller which narrowly cleared the bar, and Hassocks went close to doubling their lead as half-time approached. A through ball found Ashley Slaughter in the box and, with appeals for handball being ignored, his close range shot was well saved by Simon Parsons in the home goal.

Peacehaven started the 2nd half in positive fashion, but soon their task was made even harder as Hassocks doubled their lead. A through ball split the home defence, and they where left standing as substitute James Laing drove the ball past Parsons.

A tactical substitution soon after seemed to bring the home sides play to life. Sean Caffrey came on as left back, allowing Tom Tyler to push into midfield and soon Peacehaven were back in the game. A Matt Nuttman free-kick found Matt Lago who, after reaching the goal line, weaved his way across the area before pulling the ball back to Jack Loraine who fired past Jason Gander to restore Peacehaven's hopes.

With time running out, Peacehaven began to push forward at every opportunity looking for the elusive equaliser, and where rewarded 8 minutes from time. Matt Nuttman was played in by Jack Loraine, and his shot struck a defender on the hand. The referee's whistle was followed by a long pause before he decided the incident was in the area, and Peacehaven had found a way back.

Matt Nuttman calmly stepped up and fired home from the spot to level the scores.

There was one more scare for Peacehaven to encounter as injury time approached as Hassocks beat the offside trap and Simon Parsons had to produce a last-ditch save to keep the scores level. The final whistle soon after meant, against all odds, the great escape had been accomplished, which is a marvellous achievement for everyone involved.

A relieved Michael Page said after the game, "Even when we went 2 down, I knew everyone would dig deep to try and turn it round. It was a great team effort"....... and that statement just about sums up the Reserves season !!