Herne Bay 0 Haringey Borough 1 match report: Bay's chances of Isthmian Premier take a big hit as away captain Scott Mitchell scores winner at Winch's Field

Herne Bay’s chances of survival took another big blow as they were narrowly beaten at home by Haringey on Tuesday night.

After two wins in a row for Bay, Borough skipper Scott Mitchell came up with the only goal in the second half and, despite late pressure, Bay suffered a 1-0 defeat.

The visitors had the first opportunity in the 12th minute at Winch’s Field despite a decent start by the hosts.

Mitchell prodded wide a free-kick which had been dragged back to him.

But four minutes later, Mitchell became the first player booked for a late foul on home midfielder Connor Dymond in front of a crowd of 381.

Mitchell proved a busy man, particularly in the early stages, then being sent into the advertising board on 18 minutes after a seemingly innocent tussle with recalled Herne Bay striker Daniel Ogunleye. The defender needed treatment but was fit to continue.

Ogunleye then raced through, four minutes later, only to send his shot across the face of the away goal.

In the 26th minute, Haringey goalkeeper Josh Strizovic - briefly with Bay earlier this season on loan from National League Dagenham & Redbridge - was adjudged to have fouled Ogunleye, who had raced out.

Home players surrounded referee Kane Dempster who issued a caution, rather than a red card. Defender Dan Johnson headed wide from the set-piece.

Bay were having the better opportunities at this stage as wideman Mason Saunders-Henry curled a strike inches wide just before the half-hour mark.

Borough left-back Callum Ismail sent a low ball across the face of goal at the other end with 35 minutes played.

But six minutes before the break, Bay threatened again. A long throw caused problems in the penalty box and a Johnson effort went wide, with home penalty protests falling