CRANBORNE surrendered an early lead as they were sunk 3-2 by battling Holt United in the Dorset Premier League.

Tom Davies opened the scoring after seven minutes with a swerving drive, only for Sam Lockyer’s deflected free-kick to level matters.

Late on, home keeper Dan Loader failed to grasp the ball and Nathan Saxby ensured it crossed the line.

Saxby made it 3-1 soon after with Mike Haskell providing the assist, before Adam Beattie’s superb volley at the other end reduced the advantage.

Blandford United shared a 3-3 draw with high-fliers Balti Sports. Aaron Laws put hosts Blandford two goals up but Charlie Kenderdine pulled one back from the spot.

Elliot Manson made it 3-1 to the home side but efforts from Josh Burton and Charlie May ensured honours ended even.

Hamworthy United reserves were knocked out of the DPL Cup following a 3-1 loss to visitors Mere. Adam Frolich bagged the hosts’ consolation.

In the Dorset Senior Trophy second round, Parley Sports thumped Dorset Senior League outfit Chickerell United 6-0.

Matt Newberry got the ball rolling with a penalty and two free-kicks from Loyd Cole made it 3-0 before Newberry grabbed his second. Newberry completed his hat-trick after the restart and Dan Hiscock also netted.