Late Goals Force Draw in Counties Leagues Fixture
MAIDENHEAD, Berkshire (Interstat) — Holyport and London Lions played to a 1-1 draw after a frantic conclusion in extra time in an ENG Counties Leagues match at Summerleaze Village Ground on Thursday.
Alexis García put visiting London Lions ahead in the 103rd minute, only for Holyport substitute Borja Iglesias to equalize two minutes later. The match featured eight yellow cards, and London Lions’ Carlos Domínguez received a red card in the 113th minute.
Both teams remain winless in the competition this season, each recording a draw in their opening fixture. The result defied pre-match projections, which heavily favored Holyport. Holyport’s overall record across all competitions moved to two draws and two losses, while London Lions stands at two draws and three losses.