Braintree Town gave their pre-season campaign a boost with a 1-0 win over Grays Athletic.
New signing Tommy Noble scored the winner in the 75th minute of a tight contest.
He picked up a cross from Bradley Quinton before sidestepping a defender and unleashing a shot into the top corner.
Manager Ben Embery, who gave a first start to 18-year-old trialist Scott Curly, was "delighted" with Braintree's win over the newly-promoted Ryman League premier division side.
Wivenhoe drew 2-2 with Jewson League title hopefuls AFC Sudbury.
Danny Smith, from the penalty spot, and Gary Hudson were the men on target for the Dragons.
Halstead Town lost 1-0 at home to Saffron Walden thanks to a 90th minute winner by Dan Richie
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