Scotty's late goal keeps Saints in touch
Friday 25 March 2021
The result means there is no change at the top of the table, as leaders Bangor City were also held to a 2-2 draw by Port Talbot Town.
Paul Harrison made a superb early save to tip away a Chad Bond 18-yarder while Chris Jones curled a free-kick just over the angle.
But the Saints responded with a first-time Richie Partridge shot just put over the bar by Eagles' keeper Lee Idzi after good work by Aeron Edwards.
Chris Sharp then gave the Saints a 40th-minute lead, heading in off the underside of the crossbar from a Craig Jones right-wing cross.
But two goals from Lee Trundle put the Eagles in front, the first a quickly-taken 22-yard free-kick.
Tommy Holmes came to the Saints' rescue with a superb block on a shot from Trundle, who sent another effort crashing against an upright.
The visitors fell behind on 72 minutes after former Football League marksman Trundle converted a penalty after he was adjudged to have been brought down by keeper Harrison.
But, with time running out, Ruscoe grabbed a late equaliser when his 22-yard effort bounced to deceive Idzi and find the back of the net, to keep the Saints hot on the heels of the leaders.
Photo: Neath's Kristian O'Leary shadows Matty Williams [Mike Greenslade/www.mikezite.co.uk].
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