Tooting may have blown whatever chance they had of promotion but never let it be said that they don't play entertaining football.

The Sandy Laners found themselves a goal down after four minutes but bounced back well with two goals from Steve Shaw.

Barry Ferdinand wasted the chance to go two goals clear when he missed a 25th minute spot kick.

Marlow made them pay for it seven minutes later leaving the sides all square at half time.

Ten minutes into the second half Marlow wasted the chance to go 3-2 up by missing their own penalty.

They weren't so generous after Tooting's keeper Haakan Jensgard brought down Marlow's attacker And at 3-2 Tooting looked out of it.

With five minutes to go a headed Barry Ferdinand goal looked to have ensured a valuable point.

But within seconds Marlow converted another penalty to walk away 4-3 winners.

l Buy tomorrow's Putney News for coverage of Tuesday's game at Egham and for a full preview of Saturday's game against Tilbury.

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