Despite rarely being on the scoresheet, Kenyan defender Vincent Harper has extended his purple patch that saw him score for Eastleigh in the 5-2 win over Maidstone in the English National League.The 22-year-old left back had netted a brace a fortnight ago as they overcame Scunthorpe United 2-0 in a league match before drawing a blank in the 3-1 loss to Boreham Wood in the FA Cup.Police losing patience with undecided MihesoPrior to his impressive form that has now seen him score three goals in two league games, Harper had only netted a single competitive goal in his career that came last season still in Eastleigh’s colours.Eastleigh were rewarded for their bright start in the 16th minute when Danny Whitehall bagged his sixth goal of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_6798262##Maidstone however recovered from their torrid start and grabbed the equalizer in the 37th minute through Ryan Galvin and went into the half time break leading after Reiss Greenidge’s goal two minutes later.Things however took a bad turn for Maidstone as they were reduced to 10 men when former Arsenal defender Gavin Hoyte was sent for an early shower five minutes after the resumption of the second half for a last man foul inside the box.Tristan Abrahams stepped up to take the penalty and made no mistake as he drew Eastleigh level a minute after Hoyte’s sending off.Simbas captain admits to too many mistakes in heavy USA defeatHarper then scored three minutes after the hour mark to regain the lead for Eastleigh before Ousseynou Cisse extended their lead nine minutes later.Reiss Greenidge who had scored for Maidstone in the first half was unfortunate to score an own goal in the 88th minute as Eastleigh claimed the emphatic win.
