STANWAY ROVERS boss Angelo Harrop described his side’s success at Felixstowe & Walton as one of the biggest wins of his time at The Hawthorns.
Rovers closed the gap on Thurlow Nunn League leaders Norwich United following a tense 1-0 victory on Tuesday night.
They are now just four points behind the premier division pace-setters, who were not in action and have two games in hand.
“It was right up there with my biggest wins as Stanway manager,” said a euphoric Harrop.
“The boys played very well against a strong Felixstowe team.
“It was a great game to watch between two very decent teams and the standard was like that of a Ryman League match.
“I was so chuffed and it was a massive three points for us.
“Now roll on Friday, when we go to Brantham.”
Stanway’s fixture carried huge significance and promised to be a tough one, as their hosts were not far behind in fourth place.
However, they claimed the spoils thanks to a goal early in the second half from TJ Amass.
Elsewhere, FC CLACTON got back to winning ways following a 3-0 success at Haverhill Rovers.
Jack Clampin gave them the lead midway through the first half.
Adam Daniels made it two just after the hour-mark and skipper Aaron Condon put the cherry on the cake on 88 minutes.
It was a success that steered them up to an impressive tenth place in the premier division table.
However, boss David Coyle admitted his side missed a stack of other chances – opportunities that need to be taken in tighter games against stronger opponents.
“I don’t think we played quite as well as last week (when Haverhill won 2-0 at the Bowl), in terms of our passing football,” said the Seasiders manager.
“But on chances created, it was every bit as one-sided and we missed an absolute hat-full.
“We could have scored double figures, quite comfortably, and that’s being conservative.”
BRANTHAM ATHLETIC were at home to Mildenhall Town and lost 2-1.
Sean Gunn gave them an early lead but the visitors levelled in the second half before grabbing their winner.
In division one, HALSTEAD TOWN continued their promotion push with a 3-0 victory at Team Bury.
All the goals came in the first half.
Sam Cripps netted twice and an own goal gave them a comfortable lead at the break.
WIVENHOE TOWN bowed out of the League Challenge Cup after losing 5-0 in their quarter-final at Kirkley & Pakefield.
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