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Guernsey’s men were 2-0 up and on the front foot in their cup tie against East Grinstead Seconds.
But they lost their way in a crucial second half period and were dealt a devastating blow in the last minute at Footes Lane.
Two Matt Stokes drag flicks from penalty-corners put Guernsey in front in the England Hockey Tier Two Championship clash.
But East Grinstead roared back into the clash in the second half.
Keith Turner was on target from another three penalty-corners, the last to complete the win for the visitors came with just two minutes to go.
Guernsey Raiders winning run in 2024 came to an abrupt end against third placed Dorking.
Raiders were 7-5 up and playing with confidence when a loose pass presented Dorking with a breakaway try.
Dorking were 15-7 to the good at the break and took the game away from Guernsey in the second half, including another intercept try, to win 36-12.
Other results: Bury St Edmunds 27-31 Wimbledon; Canterbury 20-29 Barnes; Henley 26-31 Esher; Old Albanians 39-26 Worthing; Sevenoaks 24-22 Tonbridge Juddians; Westcombe Park 47-39 North Walsham.
There was a first win of the season for Alderney's footballers in the Priaulx League.
They beat fellow strugglers Bels 3-2 to move level on points at the bottom of the table, although they have played four games more.
Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw at home to St Martin's, missing out on the chance to go top above Vale Rec, who weren't in action. They are one point behind.
Sylvans won 5-1 at Rangers.
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