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Oliver strike lifts Faversham

12 Feb 2013 By Peter Butcher

A GOAL from Kieran Oliver seven minutes after half-time proved decisive for Faversham, who climbed to third place in Ryman South tonight (Tuesday) with a 2-1 home win over Burgess Hill.

Jamie Maxted’s early goal for Faversham was answered by Karly Akehurst midway through the first half but it was not enough for Hillians in the end as their play-off challenge suffered a setback.

A first-half double by Ashley Miller, who scored in the seventh and 31st minutes, set Hythe on their way to a 3-1 home win over Corinthian-Casuals.

Jamie Byatt put Casuals back in the picture after 38 minutes and Hythe had to wait until two minutes from time for the clinching goal by Nick Barnes.

The only other game to be played was at Woodside Road, where visiting Walton & Hersham held Worthing to a goalless draw.

Where next?

Cox double stretches gap FIFTH-PLACED Aveley came from behind to beat Cheshunt 2-1 at the Mill Field on Wednesday and open up an eight-point gap between the Ryman North play-off places and the rest of the field.

Leaders hit Hawks for nine AFTER some mixed results since Christmas, Ryman North leaders Maldon reaffirmed their title credentials in style yesterday (Saturday), crushing hapless Harlow 9-1 to regain their ten-point advantage.