Vanarama National League South

East Thurrock United 5 v 3 Braintree Town

EAST Thurrock rose to second in the league with an impressive victory against Braintree Town.

Goals by Sam Higgins (8 and 75), Lewis Smith (33), Femi Akinwande (87) and Montel Agyemang (94) scored for The Rocks.

Braintree’s scorers were Phil Roberts (16), Billy Crook (33) and Dernell Winter (70).

East Thurrock return to action on Saturday away at Chippenham Town.