Only time will tell just how important David Ijaha's last-gasp goal proves to be in the Conference South relegation scrap, as he rescued a 1-1 draw for Tonbridge Angels against Billericay Town.
It is the second time this season Angels have denied Billericay victory with an injury time strike.
The midfielder struck with the last kick of the game, firing home a sweet half volley, after Billericay failed to clear their lines. It was harsh on the Essex side who led through Glen Poole's first-half free-kick and deserved all three points that would have seen them move level with Angels.
The first period was poor with neither goalkeeper really tested. Blues keeper Kevin Scriven had to tip over an early Frannie Collin free-kick that was more of a cross, while at the other end Poole had a couple of snap shots that didn't trouble Lee Worgan.
The best chance of the period fell to the hosts on 18 minutes. Worgan's long free-kick was nodded down by Mikel Suarez, but Collin scuffed his shot and it went wide.
The Blues took the lead on the stroke of half-time – Glen Poole's free-kick from way out on the right flying over Worgan in the hosts' goal. And they should have made it 2-0 seconds later, Jay May's header was blocked and Omar Beckles blazed over the rebound.
The visitors had all the best chances in the second period as Angels looked increasingly bereft of ideas. A Sonny Miles back heel in midfield allowed Alex Osborn to escape down the right and his cross was turned over his own bar by Anthony Sinclair-Furlonge. More slack play from Angels allowed May to find Osborn, but the striker was denied by Worgan. May then headed Poole's cross wide as Billericay continued to threaten.
Angels had little width and with five defenders on the pitch, created little as Chris Wild led the Blues defence superbly. Collin was their main threat, but his free-kick found the arms of Scriven, while a low shot didn't have enough power to concern the keeper.
Warrilow rung the changes, bringing on the more attack-minded Ashley Miller and Henry Muggeridge, but it didn't change things and Billericay should have added to their lead in the final quarter. Osborn cut in from the right, but Worgan saved his shot with his legs, while May turned the Angels defence inside out, but his effort was cleared off the line by Olly Schulz.
Then came the drama, five minutes into injury-time. Collin's free-kick was cleared by Blaine Hudson, but Ashley Miller played it back into the danger area. The ball fell to Ijaha 15 yards out and he arrowed it into the corner. It was harsh on the visitors, but Angels didn't care.
