Hounslow Wanderers were held to a 2-2 draw at Sloane in their latest Middlesex County Football League Premier Division on Saturday.

Premier Division debuts were handed out to Alan Fyfe, Guv Degun and later to 16 year old Mani Bariah. The Purple Haze began strong although the first twenty minutes were evenly matched.

Sloane took the lead through a fortuitous shot which hit the post and trickled in.

This gave the home side some momentum but they were unable to capitalise on this and the half ended 1-0.

The home side went two goals up early on in the second half through a half volley from skipper Reece Crisp.

But with time on their side the purple haze began to take control of the game and were denied two penalty appeals against the ever impressive Rickey Casse and Jas Sangha.

The two combined on 70 minutes resulting in Sangha turning and shooting home to give the purple haze some hope.

Wayne Harvey was sent on to put more pressure on the opposition. With time running out it looked as though Sloane had held on for the three points but Wanderers Manager Vip Mair sent on another forward in Taylor Rowlands as a last gasp attempt to salvage a point.

With only two minutes left Alan Fyfe’s pinpoint cross was headed goal ward by Sangha leaving an easy tap-in for Wayne Harvey to equalise.

Capitan Sangha later said “It was vital we got something out of today’s game. The lads showed character, especially as some of them were making their debuts today.”

Wanderers now take on Interwood at home next Saturday in what will be an intriguing encounter.