AFC lose out in topsy-turvy clash to Hadley

The hosts saw themselves trailing 2-0 at the break as Dom Petrucci netted both goals for Hadley.

AFC ralled in the second half though, with three goals in the space of just 15 minutes.

First Graham Clarke pulled one back, before Craig Butler netted to level the scores.

Dale Turney then finished off an excellent move as he combined with Butler before placing the ball over the advancing keeper and into the net.

AFC should have gone on to secure the victory, but pressed the self destruct button and conceded twice in the final 19 minutes.

The hosts failed to deal with two Hadley counter-attacks as Petrucci drew his side level, before Owen Hunte-Millington struck to seal the victory.

AFC manager Alex Butler said: “Our effort cannot be faulted but we are conceding too many goals of late.

“They should be far better defended as it means games are being lost.”

The result saw AFC now sixth in the table and are 23 points behind leaders Dunstable Town.

AFC are at home to Colney Heath tonight (Wednesday), before hosting London Colney on Saturday.

They are also back at Creasey Park on Wednesday night, when they entertain Hatfield Town.

In Reserve Division One, AFC Dunstable Reserves were held to a thrilling 4-4 draw at London Lions Reserves on Saturday.