For the second match in a row Tooting were unable to raise their game to fight back after falling behind in what is becoming a very disappointing end to the season. On a sunny afternoon that defied the grim weather forecast of heavy rain Alan McLeod stood in for the unwell Dean Hamlin at full back and Colin Hartburn returned to replace the suspended Aaron Goode

The early exchanges suggested that it would be a lively encounter, with both sides showing a keenness to push forward.  However, clear chances were few, with the first falling to the home side after ten minutes, when they hit a post from a free kick awarded against Joe Vines, who had upended the dangerous Olorunda and received a caution for his trouble. Almost twenty minutes had elapsed before Terrors carved out their first opportunity, which fell to Simon Parker after Paul Vines had dribbled to the goal line and pulled the ball back for him to drag his shot wide.

The bright opening was not sustained though, with little more goalmouth action until just before the break when an Alan McLeod volley was deflected for a corner from which Hastings counter attacked, calling Dave King into action, conceding a corner that there was no time to take.

Half Time:   Hastings Utd 0-0  Terrors