JOAO Carlos has fired Blues into the history books with a late winner to give Blues a magnificent 17th straight win in the league The league champions were behind as early as the 2nd minute when Baff Addae put the hosts ahead then Dave East was withdrawn with an injury after 12 minutes, replaced by Ryan Kirby.
THE ROCKS reinforced their play-off credentials with a competent 2-0 victory against Wingate and Finchley at Rokkery Hill. Thurrock dominated from the start. In the 5th minute, Sam Higgins had a gentle lob kicked off the line by Wingate defender, Daniel Braithwaite. However from the sideline, boss John Coventry was getting angry by the players sloppy mistakes. With just four games left, this could be the difference between premier and conference south.
The Rocks are looking tired and may feel they may need to win four out of four.Four defeats in a row but they still remain sixth from bottom. Anything could happen over next eight days!
EAST Thurrock were left to rue several missed opportunities but in the end showed character to battle back to take their unbeaten Ryman Premier run to 12 matches and maintain their push for a play-off spot. The draw, their 15th of the season in the league, leaves Rocks in sixth place, one place and one point behind Canvey who beat Thurrock 1-0 to go fifth. However, East Thurrock have a game in hand on the Gulls.
IT IS now officially squeaky bum time for East Thurrock United, Thurrock and Aveley. Sam Higgins in the 85th minute saves a point for East Thurrock as it bunches up for the play off places. Three defeats in a row for Fleet. Still in trouble bordering on deep trouble.
THE GULF in class even for champions Grays Athletic is too much as a a double strike by Louis Smith sees AFC Hornchurch win the Essex Senior Cup at the home of Dagenham and Redbridge.
ROCKS maintained their surge towards the play-offs with an emphatic victory against Hampton who, after the opening 15 minutes, were always second best to their energetic visitors reports The Thurrock Enquirer. The sides were well matched through the opening exchanges and Hampton came close when an attempted clearance by James Lawson sliced goalwards and he was grateful to see it bounce off defender Tom Stephen and away to safety.
A BRIGHT and lively start by Thurrock looking to add another three points to their tally and could have taken the lead in the third minute when Danny Green broke away on the left flank and his shot went just wide of the far post. Thurrock continued to pressurise the Bognor defence and broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Darren Ebsworth fired over a cross from the left, Bognor defender Joshua Warren chested the ball down but running in was Ben Smith to fire home from close range.
A TIRED looking Tilbury lost out to 17th place Waltham Abbey in an uninspiring game. Due to injuries, Tilbury fielded four if their regular reserve players. The home side started strongly, with Joe Nightingill having his header cleared off the line after just 2 minutes. 2 minutes later Matthews headed over from a Bradley Webb. Tilbury were undone by a James Peagram strike on 11 to give the visitors the lead when he latched on to a through ball to hit past Marrable.
Grays Ath win the title with a great display. Rocks play off hopes take another step forward after a fine away win. Great battling draw by the Millermen
GRAYS ATHLETIC beat Maldon and Tiptree 2-0 at the Rush Green Stadium to win the Ryman Division One North. It was a tremendous performance by Grays Athletic that underlined every quality that the team have displayed this season and especially 2013.
A tense draw but it means the Rocks move up to seventh in the league, just three points off the play off places with a game in hand. Despite a great run recently, Thurrock are still only three points off the drop zone. Looks like everyone at the bottom is having a good run as well.
EAST Thurrock had to win this Ryman Premier clash to maintain their outside chance of making the promotion play-off places and they did so with an exceptional performance, dominating the first half and grabbing the lead – then holding onto it with a hard-working rearguard action reports The Thurrock Enquirer. At times this season the character of East Thurrock may have been questioned – but at Hartsdown on Tuesday evening they proved they have what it takes when the going gets tough.
Four games and four wins on a magical night for the borough teams. The great run continues as the Rocks are now just four points off a play off place with two games in hand. Three away wins in a week see the Fleet pull further away from drop zone.
AN INJURY time winner has put Grays Athletic on the edge of promotion with a 2-1 win against Harlow Town at Barrows Farm.Harlow Town were a dangerous outfit, despite their lowly position. Shamir Mullings was giving them plenty to think about up front.
