CSKA piled the pressure on in the second half, and persistently asked questions of the Lutterworth defence who stood strong. Chances seemed to fall for Arnold, but was never quite able to get into a good shooting position. 

At the other end, the CSKA defence were strong and swept up any counter-attacks with great recoveries, and when called into action goalkeeper Phil Luengtin was alert and agile. CSKA pressed and pressed for the decisive third, Dave Payne had a great chance from a header late on, and a full length run from Olly Arnold down the left wing flashed narrowly wide. Brad Parker’s penalty appeal was waved away after he was tripped in the box, and after a controversial backpass was picked up by the Lutterworth goalkeeper, the visitors raced forward and got in behind and finished well to make it 2-2 on the 90th minute.

The draw felt like a bitter pill to swallow for CSKA who had been on top for so long in the game. But the drama wasn’t finished, and after a clash of heads paused the game momentarily, CSKA reacted brilliantly to the restart with Matt Danes nicking the ball and playing it through to Olly Arnold who finished emphatically to scenes of mass celebrations. 

And there was even time for another, as Lutterworth were forced to go backwards and Arnold’s high press won him the ball just outside the box and allowed him to finish and take him to 15 for the season.

A dramatic conclusion and a great spectacle for the fans, but for CSKA it was relief at getting the job finally done.

The win moves CSKA onto 22 points, now 7 points clear of 4th and just 3 points behind Top House in 2nd.