DRAGONS DENIED BY HODGES’ ONE-TWO

By Nick Wilson

I WANT THREE: Hartley’s Paul Hodges, right, after his second goal

PAUL HODGES bagged a dramatic late double in the space of five minutes to earn plucky Hartley Wintney the unlikeliest of replays against their higher-profile neighbours.
Hodges struck on 82 and 87 minutes after Basingstoke waltzed into a 2-0 lead through goals by Ben Wright and Marcus Johnson- Schuster.
And were only denied a famous victory by home goalkeeper Colm McAdden to deny Row captain Sam Argent.
Hartley joint manager Dan Brownlie praised his side’s heart and determination.
He told The ...

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