Bournemouth Poppies took the lead through Harry Smith, but Petersfield Town levelled late after Callum Watson and John Zdrava helped protect the advantage in a tight match. Bournemouth Poppies drew one all with Petersfield Town after conceding an equaliser in the closing minutes. In a tight first half, Franco Bertorelli cut in from the right before firing over, Sam Bentley carried the ball through the Petersfield press, and both McKeown and Ollie Leamon were booked. The breakthrough came on the hour when a ball over the top found Harry Smith, who stayed composed and finished low into the bo
Bournemouth Poppies drew one all with Petersfield Town after conceding an equaliser in the closing minutes.
In a tight first half, Franco Bertorelli cut in from the right before firing over, Sam Bentley carried the ball through the Petersfield press, and both McKeown and Ollie Leamon were booked.
The breakthrough came on the hour when a ball over the top found Harry Smith, who stayed composed and finished low into the bottom right corner to put Bournemouth ahead.
Petersfield then pushed for a response, but Callum Watson made several saves, including one from range, while Scott Rowles had an effort tipped over as Bournemouth continued to threaten again.
John Zdrava later produced a goal saving block with his head, but Petersfield found a way through with minutes remaining after Bournemouth had led for much of the second half.
The match report said the Poppies had created the "better opportunities", and that the closing stages left a feeling of "what might have been" after they came close to holding on.
