FC Isle of Man lost a nine goal thriller away to Charnock Richard on Saturday.
The hosts won 5-4 as the Ravens were just unable to find an equaliser in added time.
After a tense opening few minutes, the Ravens thought they had taken the lead in the 17th minute when Jacob Crook turned home a corner.
However, while the ball appeared to strike his chest, the official on the far side flagged and said it was handball, with the goal being ruled out.
Not long after, Charnock took the lead when a free kick into the box wasn’t dealt with and Nathan Nickeas was able to stab home from close range.
The Ravens then went close when Crook headed just wide from Ste Whitley’s corner but Charnock quickly went up the other end and Nickeas had his second to make it 2-0 inside 28 minutes.
Adam Adebiyi had the Ravens’ best opening before the end of the half when he curled a shot just wide in the 42nd minute.
Second Half
Rick Holden’s side responded strongly after the break, with Crook reducing the deficit in the 52nd minute as he headed home after Adebiyi was denied by Ryan Hamer.
Charlie Higgins then brought the Ravens level eight minutes later when he deftly headed on Dean Pinnington’s free kick to make it 2-2.
All that work was quickly undone however as Charnock regained control scoring three times in ten minutes through Lewis Haydock, Shay Stansfield and Jordan Darr to move into a 5-2 lead.
Despite the setback, the Ravens showed resilience late on with Higgins winning and converting from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
An own goal deep into added time set up a tense finish, but FC Isle of Man were unable to find a fifth goal as the hosts held on.
The Ravens are back in action on Tuesday night away at Barnoldswick Town.
