IT was in many ways a frustrating afternoon for the Millers who have made a decent start to the campaign but were edged out by fellow promotion hopefuls Cheshunt. Miller's manager Justin Gardiner clearly showed his frustration barely a minute into the game after George Woodward's challenge on John Nzenigo
James Lakey scored Upminster's goal in a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of Catholic United. Newbury Forest knocked out local rivals Westhamians 3-2 whose goals came via Bodgan Idu and an own goal. FC Hamlets secure a solid 3-0 away win at Snaresbrook courtesy of goals from Jay Morris, Riley Richards and John Gilroy.
Newbury Forest's campaign in the FA Vase came to an early end as Essex Senior League opponents London Bari edged out a 3-0 victory. It was a valiant effort from the Division One team but the two division difference proved to be just a step too far.
EAST Thurrock have made a useful start to life in the National League South but went into this game against a Chelmsford City side that had won five games on the bounce.The Clarets, who currently sit in the play off positions, were probably the favourites going into this game,
EAST Thurrock were held at home by a durable Dartford at Rookery Hill.
The Rocks opened the scoring through a Ben Marlow penalty in the 57th minute. Dartford grabbed a point though Ryan Hayes
AVELEY went to the top of the league after a pulsating nine-goal thriller. Sherwin Stanley bagged a hat-trick with goals in the 14th, 41st and 48th minutes.
THURROCK and Great Wakering Rovers started the match level in the table on both points and goal difference but ninety minutes later a Charlie Stimson hat-trick and further goals from Glenn Poole and Jake Gordon saw Thurrock climb to 8th in the table.
After going in front early, Tilbury produced a below par performance to exit the FA Cup for another season. Conor Mead, Toby Aromolaran and Tom Anderson returned to the side and hopes were high, as Tilbury took the lead after 7 minutes when a cross into the box found Joe Nightingill who played the ball to Kurt Smith to slot home. The home side also went close when Matthews over ran the ball when through on goal.
EAST Thurrock United tore through Truro City to beat them 6-0 down in Cornwall.
The visitors' hero was Tom Wraight who scored all four goals as his side raced into a 4-0 lead by half-time.
THE Millers got back to winning ways after defeats to Phoenix Sports and AFC Hornchurch, but with a quality performance on Saturday afternoon, we managed to get the three points and a clean sheet at Mill Field.
