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Faversham Town 0 Sittingbourne 1 match report: Outfield substitute Harrison Pont saves last-gasp Adebayo Akinfenwa penalty as Joe Tyrie's first-half goal the difference

Adebayo Akinfenwa was denied by stand-in goalkeeper Harrison Pont from the penalty spot as Sittingbourne won their big Isthmian South East derby at Faversham on Saturday.

One-time Town loanee Joe Tyrie put the Brickies ahead in the first half before an incredible finish to the game.

That saw a stoppage-time spot-kick awarded against away keeper Harley Earle, who was injured and unable to continue.

But it was Pont who was the star of the show, denying Akinfenwa his first goal for the Lilywhites on his home debut, as the Brickies extended their unbeaten run to eight matches. It was a result which helped ease lingering fears of relegation while also dramatically reducing Faversham's chances of survival.

Ryan Maxwell’s men had the first chance at Salters Lane inside the first minute in front of a bumper crowd of 671. Midfielder Harry Hope cut inside before he curled narrowly.

At the other end six minutes later, the recalled Jacques Kpohomouh missed the target from distance.

The 11th minute saw Faversham frontman Shola Ayoola head over midfielder Toby Ajala’s corner.

He then got the right side of Sittingbourne skipper Joe Ellul who brought him down on 21 minutes. The ex-Maidstone defender was only cautioned by referee Jake Woodman despite appeals for a red card from the home contingent.

And visiting goalkeeper Earle was equal to the set-piece from Ajala.

While the visitors were having spells, they struggled to turn them into clear-cut opportunities throughout much of the first period as a third attempted long throw drifted straight out for a goal kick.

Kpohomouh became the first player booked for the Lilywhites in the 38th minute for a challenge on striker Chaynie Burgin.

It appeared the resultant free-kick had been overhit,

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