By Chris Pullen
MERSTHAM 1
AFC HORNCHURCH 2
AFC HORNCHURCH came from a goal down at half-time to snatch a late win at the Whisky Bible Stadium. Merstham keeper Matte Pierson made a fine save in the sixth minute when he turned a header onto the bar.
But the Moatsiders gradually began to find their feet as conditions made good football difficult. And in the 19th minute, Ellis Brown cut inside and hit a left-footed shot into the far corner to give them the lead.
Five minutes before the break, Merstham had a great chance to add a second, when Omar Folkes was sent clear.
But Urchins’ keepe...