DORKING Wanderers claimed back-to-back victories when they travelled to Sidlesham and returned home with all three points.

In a see-saw game, the visitors first had an early lead, then relinquished it before claiming it once again just before half-time and holding on throughout the entire second period.

Shane Jones gave Wanderers the lead on 10 minutes and it came from the penalty spot. He went through into the area and was felled and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Jones dusted himself down and stepped up to slot home.

Wanderers had chances to extend their lead and they were made to rue missed chances when Sidlesham came back at them and turned the match on its head.

The defence went to sleep with 15 minutes to go in the first half when a free kick was not cleared properly and the ball was hammered home.

Minutes later and the hosts were in front when one of their players scored what assistant manager Chris Larkins described as "a goal he will never score again" from fully 30 yards into Purkiss' top corner.

From a comfortable 1-0 lead, the visitors were in trouble, but they did not lie down and die, they went straight on the offensive and following a goalmouth scramble Shane Duffel prodded home from close range.

Five minutes later and Wanderers were back in front thanks to a superb counter attack.

The visiting defence was under the cosh, but a clearance landed at the feet of Jones, who took the ball forward, rounded the keeper and slotted into the unguarded net.

A thrilling first half was not emulated in the second as Dorking kept their hosts at bay to record a priceless win.

Larkins said: "The second half was very physical, it wasn't the prettiest, but we defended really well and saw it out. It was a good result and if we can go on a good run now we will be fine."

Making his debut in the match was former AFC Wimbledon and Dover striker Kevin Cooper, who Larkins believes will be an important figure for the team in the future.

He added: "He's a great signing for us. He's a proven goalscorer and will be a great addition to the squad who will definitely do well for us and hopefully there are more people to come in as well.

"He knows a lot of people and if we can get people like him it can only be good."

Wanderers: Purkiss, Joyce, Burgess, Thompson, S Duffel, C Duffel, Morris, Milton (Smith), Jones, Wassell (Evans), Cooper. Sub not used: Mills.