KARL Andrade netted the winner as WIVENHOE TOWN defeated Wembley 1-0.

The Dragons’ new signing scored with an effort from outside the area in the second half of Tuesday’s pre-season friendly at the Maple Tree Cars Stadium.

It was a promising display all-round from the hosts, who created plenty of other chances in addition to their goal.

Elsewhere, BRAINTREE TOWN netted from a last-gasp free-kick to beat Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 at Cressing Road.

HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS lost 4-2 at home to Ryman League premier division side Needham Market.

MALDON & TIPTREE drew 1-1 at home to Hadleigh United, from the Thurlow Nunn League premier division, while WITHAM TOWN were 2-1 winners at Takeley.

Skipper Dave Morgan and Richard Abbott were on target as HALSTEAD TOWN defeated Kelvedon 2-0.

Ollie Mann netted twice and he was joined on the score-sheet by Michael Brothers, Sean Bartlett and Shaun Webb as BRANTHAM ATHLETIC ran out 5-1 victors against Burnham Ramblers.

FC CLACTON and BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT had been due to meet at the Rush Green Bowl.

However, the match was postponed because of “ongoing pitch maintenance work”.

“We would like to apologise to everyone for any inconvenience caused by us having to, very reluctantly, make this decision,” said a Seasiders statement.