Tonbridge Angels boss Jay Saunders reacts to their 2-0 derby defeat at Dartford in National League South

Jay Saunders felt the key moments went against his Tonbridge team on Saturday in their Kent derby defeat at Dartford in National League South.

Samir Carruthers’ first-half goal direct from a corner and substitute Pierre Fonkeu’s strike consigned the Angels to a 2-0 loss at Princes Park in front of a crowd of 1,278.

The visitors could have set up a grandstand finish, however Joe Turner missed the target with a penalty in the 78th minute.

Tonbridge boss Saunders reflected: “I thought we were all right, to be honest. I thought we had spells in the game where we were good, I thought we started the game very well on the front foot.

“But key moments change games. If you are looking at the first goal, that’s poor - straight from a corner. We have got a few out at the moment and it affects us, but that’s poor.

“I thought it took us a while to get going again. I want us to get on the ball, be brave and we stopped doing that for a spell.

“Then I thought we came out, second half, and were having a good spell. Actually when they scored their second goal, we were kind of on the front foot.

“We had a couple of good chances [in the second half] - missed the penalty - and it’s fine lines in this league.

“Dartford are on a good run. They are good at what they do and, today, they have come out with the points.”

Overall, eight yellow cards were brandished by referee Ross Martin. Darts manager Dowson was unhappy with the number of cautions and Saunders agreed while the Angels manager also revealed his troops felt Dartford’s second goal should have been ruled out for offside.

“I thought the ref was miles off it today if I’m honest with you,” he said.

“Look, I’m not one for blaming refs for losing games at all and I’m not blaming him for us