Ian Draycott scored the only goal of the game after 26 minutes to seal Invicta`s 1-0 win at Chatham Town.
Worthing, meanwhile, secured a 2-0 win at Woodstock Park against third-bottom Sittingbourne, courtesy of Will Hendon on the hour-mark and Ben Pope 15 minutes from time.
Herne Bay are now seventh after winning 3-0 at the Jubilee Field against ten-man Three Bridges.
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Sam Hasler after 34 minutes and Danny Williams four minutes into the second half had Bay two-up before Bridges had Ben Godfrey dismissed for a second yellow card offence with 13 minutes to go - Joe Nelder adding the visitors` third five minutes from time.
East Grinstead Town enjoyed a good 2-1 win at home against ninth-placed Molesey to move five points clear of the drop zone.
Yacine Gnahore put the hosts in front after 10 minutes and then 13 minutes from time Milford Simpson added their second, rendering Jamie McShane`s penalty reply with three minutes to go as jut a consolation for the Moles.
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