PUNJAB HELD BY 10 MEN

Punjab United 2 Rushden Corner Flag 2

Paul Hetherington(pen)

Warren Barry

HT 2-1

Punjab were denied the opportunity to climb to the top of the table by a gutsy Rushden Corner Flag outfit.

Punjab took the lead inside 12 minutes when skipper Paul Hetherington despatched a penalty for 1-0.

Skipper makes it 1-0 from the spot

The home side levelled when a long free kick was knocked down for a simple tap in for 1-1.

Punjab then took the lead when Warren Barry smashed home a brilliant 25 yard effort for 2-1

Players celebrate Warren Barry's long range effort

The home side were reduced to 10 men and somehow equalized from a freak long range free kick for 2-2.

Punjab created numerous chances but couldn't find the winner although Duncan Homer on his return to the team produced a brilliant defence splitting ball that striker Hassan Mumin just flicked over the bar.

Team;- Singh, Huseyin, Hetherington(p)(c), Saini, Hetherington(s), Park, Bright, Logue, Millington, Barry, Mumin. (subs Homer for Logue 75 mins, subs not used Kumar and Shergill).

Man Of The Match :- Jaspal Saini