Mark Stimson's visitors suffered their first Ryman Premier defeat since October when they lost at Hitchin.
A sticky pitch made controlled football difficult, but both sides forced chances.
Grays goalkeeper Mel Capleton foiled Josh Sozzo twice, while, at the other end, Martin Carthy had a low shot saved and an effort from ex-Southend United midfielder Stuart Thurgood went wide.
Hitchin goalkeeper Richard Wilmot saved in style from top scorer Freddie Eastwood, set-up by Leroy Griffiths, as the second-half got underway.
Mark Bridge grabbed the vital goal after 65 minutes, sliding Mark Coulson's corner into the net.
Published Monday January 26, 2004
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