EAST Thurrock United pulled out a superb team performance to avenge a recent home defeat at the hands of Thamesmead elevate themselves into the top five of the Ryman One North.
Grays set their game plan as early as the second minute when Baker headed goal ward from an Odoi cross which was stopped by man of the match, Murefu, in the Ware goal. Both
Thurrock had there longest journey of the season when travelling to Woodspring stadium and it will feel even longer on the trip back home after another defeat.
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The home side on a run of good form, six wins on the run, Grays Athletic un-beaten in three, promised to be a tough game which would test both teams to the limit, and that is what it turned out to be.
This left the young Hammers bewildered and disillusioned, yet two minutes after going three down Beck Merritt reduced the deficit when she turned and shot from about 10 yards out to beat the keeper.
Tilbury 0, East Thurrock United 2
As is often their way, East Thurrock made a bright start to the match but failed to make a breakthrough. They had plenty of pressure and as early as the fourth minute young
A header from Simon Thomas went over, a chip from Odoi just over the bar, and a superb off-the-line header by Edgar from a shot by Odoi and still the visitors defence held firm. The introduction of Remy, on for Barnett, by Brentwood steadied the ship as Brentwood got back into the game.
