Herne Bay goalkeeper Harry Brooks praised by manager Steve Lovell after making his second-half penalty save in 2-1 away triumph against Sevenoaks

Harry Brooks produced a second-half penalty save for Herne Bay at Sevenoaks and the goalkeeper has earned praise from boss Steve Lovell.

Brooks denied experienced forward Kieron Cadogan from a controversially-awarded spot-kick after a foul by defender Frankie Smith as Bay came from behind to win the Isthmian South East match 2-1 last weekend.

Bromley loanee Sam German and top scorer Michael Salako were on target for Bay.

Brooks had been at fault for Ashford’s second in their 2-2 home draw on New Year’s Day – but made amends at Mill Lane.

“I’m really pleased for Harry,” said Lovell, with Brooks also playing in midweek for Whitstable as their No.1, Dan Eason, was out through injury.

“The previous week against Ashford, he made a mistake for the second goal.

“He has been playing really well, apart from one or two little errors. Outfield players can make a mistake and get away with it. Goalkeepers make an error and it’s a goal.

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“Harry has been very solid for us this year. He made that penalty save - but he has also been commanding his area and his positional play is very good. He deserves a bit of credit.

“He has been playing well, just making the odd mistake that takes away from all the good things he has been doing in games.”

Sevenoaks struck first through defender Jahmal Howlett-Mundle, only for defender German to equalise five minutes later before 15-goal Salako completed their turnaround.

Lovell, whose team had taken just a point from their last three games, reflected: “We played well.

“I know they missed a penalty that was never a penalty - even their manager (Mark Dacey) said it was never a penalty at the end - but it was what we deserved.

“We didn’t deserve to lose the game or only