Liss Athletic continue to close in on the top end of the Hampshire Premier League after a 5-3 victory over Meon Milton at Newman Collard Park.

But they had to do it the hard way in a topsy-turvy encounter – showing determination and resilience to twice come from behind and record a 14th league success from their last 16.

Meon travelled with a bare-11 – yet it took until the latter stages and numerous changes for Liss to take the game beyond their opponents.

Elliot Harrison got Liss off to an ideal start, stabbing home a cross from close range, but it didn't deter Meon whose counter attacks caught Liss off-guard as the visitors went 2-1 up.

Theo Glazier won a penalty after a foul inside the box – and although Mike Austin saw his spot-kick saved, Angus Mackay reacted quickest to tap home the rebound.

More defensive lapses earned Meon Milton a third before half-time with a superb strike that beat Sam Waine in the home goal.

A change in shape at the interval helped Liss to parity once more – Mackay rising highest to send his glancing header into the corner shortly after the restart.

Mark Glazier's side were indebted to Waine to deny Meon from taking the lead for a third time, diving to his right to keep out a Meon penalty.

Theo Glazier then put Liss in front for the first time with a superb volley from Austin's neat assist, with Jack Butler on hand to meet Ralph Anelay's good work down the left to ensure the three points.

A big week for Liss starts on Good Friday with the reserves’ Combination League Cup final against Downton at Havant & Waterlooville (7pm).

On Saturday, the first team visit Whitehill & Bordon (3pm), ahead of a trip to Colden Common (at Winchester City FC) on Easter Monday (3pm).