Hartley Wintney saw their mini-revival come to an end as they went down by in a 2-3 thriller at home against bottom club Hendon.

Having won their two previous matches the Row started confidently and took the lead in seven minutes. A cross from Benjamin Purcell on the left saw Jacob Bancroft win the ball at the back post and Paul Hodges reacted quickest to shoot home from 10 yards. (1-0)

Hendon pulled level on 17 minutes with a classic route one goal. Goalkeeper Marcin Brzozowski sent a long clearance downfield which bounced over the Hartley defenders leaving Liam Brooks a clear run in on goal. The striker showed composure and shot home the equalizer. (1-1)

The visitors then went ahead from a corner. Gordan floated the flag kick in and Desbois got a touch on the ball. As it dropped behind him, Reese Jones knocked the ball into his own net. (1-2)

The second half started quietly with a large number of throw-ins.

On 71 minutes Hendon increased their lead. Joe White made good progress down the right and his parting shot was blocked. With the Row defence seemingly all at sea, Rohdell Gordon was able to collect the ball in the penalty area, turn, create space and shoot into the net from 15 yards. (1-3)

The Row were thrown a lifeline on 83 minutes courtesy of an own goal from a Hendon defender. Paul Hodges found space to send in a dangerous cross from the right and the unfortunate Kieron Forbes sent a bullet header in his own net. (2-3)

The last chance arrived in added time as Akers got free down the middle but the final shot went wide of the but on goal.