Lancing FC live to fight on - Shoreham off to Seaford for play-off
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Lancing’s journey in the Isthmian League began on a sunny day last August and they quickly realised the size of the task facing them, suffering a 4-0 defeat and this was followed by three more losses, conceding 4 goals each time. By strange coincidence their improvement began early in September with a 1-0 victory over Whitstable opponents. No-one could have anticipated then how important the return fixture would become.
The Lancers were well supported at the Belmont Stadium where it became clear soon after k.o that the blustery wind and an unpredictable playing surface would make it difficult for either side to display football of high quality. But play was end to end and Lancing looked to have got off to a perfect early start when Lorenzo Lewis showed some excellent control on Lancing’s left wing before delivering a cross which Matt Daniel turned into the net. Joy was shortlived as the offside flag was raised.
