HARTLEY Wintney went to the top of the Southern League Division One as they maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win at Beaconsfield on Monday night.

The visitor's survived a difficult second half before their Eagles swooped in added time to take the points back to Green Lane.

Beaconsfield started confidently following their big win at Aylesbury on Saturday and on five minutes they had the first chance of the game.

Charlie Lossaso went on a long run down the left wing and having cut in saw his parting shot deflected just past the post.

Hartley responded and took the lead on 18 minutes. A long throw from Adam Everiss found the head of Adam New who flicked on to Sam Argent who sent a left foot volley into the net.

On 25 minutes Rams defender Luke Neville was guilty of a very poor tackle on Paul Hodges and was probably relieved to receive just a yellow card.

Two minutes later, Hodges went on a long run from midfield and his rasping drive at the end of it brought an excellent save from Jamie Norris the home goalkeeper.

Soon after, it was the Row goalkeeper Paul Strudley’s turn to produce an identical excellent save following a shot from Lossaso.

Approaching half time and the Rams had a chance when Aaron Morgan outpaced the Hartley defence but dragged his final shot wide of the post.

Beaconsfield started the second half strongly and on 50 minutes, Morgan shot past the post from 12 yards when well placed.

The Rams pinned Hartley back but some resolute defending meant that Strudley was not called into action.

However, an intervention by the Hartley custodian led to the Rams equaliser on 74 minutes.

A pass into the Hartley box saw Callum Eagle and Beaconsfield’s Patrick Ruzicka race for the ball.

Strudley came out from goal to clear and clipped Ruzicka leaving referee Harry Moore no option but to point to the penalty spot. Lossaso took the kick and scored.

On 78 minutes, Hartley had a let off when a long ball from the left was headed goal bound by Lossaso only for the ball to hit Ruzicka and go wide.

The Row finished the match strongly and created a few half chances.

In the first minute of added time Hartley snatched maximum points. A long throw from Callum Eagle found Sam Argent in the box.

His attempted overhead kick did not come off, but the ball found its way to Liam Eagle who prodded the ball into the net from close range.

After the game joint manager Daniel Brownlie said: "We thought that the team's response to conceding the goal was very positive and we finished the stronger.

"Obviously we are pleased with the start we have made and the only goal we have conceded so far was from a penalty. No goals have been conceded from open play.

"Adam New had a good game and is turning into a first class defender."

He added: "The nice thing about this league is that we are the underdogs for every match and we relish the challenge.

"The spirit of the team is great and we are very resilient when things get tough like they were in the second half. All in all a good result against a good team.