A SCOTT Joyce double inspired Bemerton Heath Harlequins to come from behind and rescue a point from an entertaining 2-2 stalemate with Sydenhams Wessex Premier high-fliers Portland United.

The fourth-placed visitors opened up a two-goal advantage at Western Way thanks to strikes from Jamie Beasley and Lewis Clarke.

The first goal arrived in the 25th minute. After some good interplay from Clarke and Tom Bearwish found Beasley on the left wing, he produced a smashing finish to take the lead.

Following a scrappy first half, Clarke doubled the advantage on the counter attack. A Bemerton corner was cleared up to the former Weymouth man and he rounded his defender before lofting the ball over the on-rushing Jason Collins.

Then, on came leading scorer Joyce to change the game. Portland hadn’t been in complete control of the game throughout and they were being put under constant pressure from the hosts.

A free-kick wasn’t cleared and Joyce was on hand to tap home.

Sean Lillington then made a couple of saves to keep the visitors ahead before the hosts drew level with 10 minutes left. A long ball over the top sent Joyce in again and he made no mistake with the finish - his 24th of the term - for a share of the spoils.

Bemerton - who are chasing their first win in the league since October 5 - dropped to 13th in the standings.