10 men Badshot Lea battle back for a point v Raynes Park Vale

A 2nd half goal from Scott Costello rescued a point for Badshot Lea.
Badshot Lea were looking to get their first win at Wey Court but had to settle for a draw against Raynes Park Vale.
Both sides settled well and were looking for an early goal. There were few clear cut chances until Raynes Park had a free kick in their own half.On 28 mins the ball was delivered into the crowded box and keeper Watson came through a crowd to gather the cross but just couldnt get near it. The ball bounced up and Gacheru was on hand to lob the ball back over everyones head and into the corner to give his side the lead.
Then the whole dynamics of the game changed on 34 minutes. A long clearance by Raynes Park Vale saw Keith Emmerson challenge for the ball with a Raynes Park forward. Both players were attempting to outmuscle each other when the Raynes Park Vale player fell to the ground. Referee Connor blew his whistle for a free kick and to everyones amazement he sent off Emmerson. A harsh decision to say the least which both sides seem to agree to.
The 10 men of Badshot Lea came out for the second half fired up and prepared to really give it a go. Dave Ford made two changes bringing on both Joe Sowden and Mark Peters. They hit the bar from a Mark Peters effort and then on the hour mark they were level. Some excellent work down the left by Costello saw him beat his marker and shot past the visiting keeper giving him no chance. Both sides pushed for the winner and in fact had chances take the points.
In the end both sides had to settle for the point. Dave Ford will be looking to get his missing players back as soon as possible. With no midweek game its two more home games on the spin with Bookham the visitors next Saturday followed by Sandhurst Town on Bank Holiday Monday