Tunbridge Wells travelled to Welling for another league game, and with a full squad available, started with the same team that began against Crockenhill a couple of weeks before.

As the game kicked off, the away side looked very sluggish, but still managed to muster a couple of chances to take the lead. Failing to snatch the advantage though, The Wells were soon to be punished for their poor attitude, and the home team powered through the middle and with some weak challenges put in, put in a shot from just outside the area which found its way into the net.

1-0 up, it took only minutes for the situation to get worse - and again the home team was allowed to just run through their opponents before firing home for 2-0.

At that point it dawned on The Wells they were facing an uphill battle, and they started to try and play their way back into proceedings - but after a short spell on the offensive, play returned to The Wells box, and with the defence failing to clear another ball, they found themselves 0-3 down at the break.

After a much needed team-talk during the break, Tunbridge Wells took to the field for the second half, and the flow of the game turned on its head. From the off, The Wells putting the home side under pressure and an early opportunity to grab a goal back was missed. However, they kept pressing and found their reward with Miah picking the ball up just outside the box and running through three defenders to slot into the far corner for 1-3.

Pretty much immediately after the re-start, The Wells got the ball back, and with another attack Mwambakale pulled another goal back for 2-3.

30 minutes remained, and there was every possibility that The Wells could pull off another incredible turn round - but that would involve all areas of the pitch putting in the work. To illustrate, rare attack from the home side saw Callum Hampson come out and deny them a goal, but he took a knock for his troubles.

The Wells had taken charge of the midfield and were dominating proceedings when they gained a free kick out wide on the left. The ball was floated in and bounced over Mwambakale, but Harris was there to head home - only for the effort to be dubiously ruled out for off-side. Nevertheless, Tunbridge Wells picked themselves up and continued to press. Only moments later the come-back was complete when Mwambakale grabbed his second goal of the game to draw The Wells level at 3-3.

The visitors still pressed for the winner, but it proved elusive and the sides had to settle for a share of the spoils.

“We must learn that every team will punish you if you let them, and we have no divine right to win games,” reflected U16s coach Darrell Cousins. “You have to earn the right first. That was the worst first half performances from this squad for some time but full credit to them for their second half performance. It shows great team spirit.

“We certainly won’t be able to give Dartford a start like that in this coming week’s Cup Semi Final. I’m confident they won’t play that badly again. Anyone looking to come along and support the lads next week at Princes Park Stadium should note the 3.30 kick-off time. Your support on Sunday would be greatly appreciated.”