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Marlon Outerbridge and Mackie Crane were promptly thrust into the action as the east enders sought an equaliser.

Astwood then had a whistler smash against the crossbar, the skilful player holding his head in disbelief. Gibbons caused a scare for the home team moments before limping off injured when his curling effort from the edge of the area came within inches of goal.

In the end it was a fair result, the Zebras not only bouncing back from defeat in their last match against Dandy Town but also ascending to the top of the pack on goal difference.

PHC: D.Joell, J.Sealy, S.Lewis, C.Furbert, A.Washington, O.Steede, (J.Mallory, 70 mins), S.Astwood, D.Wilson, S.Russell, R.Lightbourne, D.Russell.

St. George's: T.Hall, D.Signor, U.Fox, N.Paynter, E.Signor, R.Steede, (M.Outerbridge, 52 mins), K.Williams, S.Gibbons, (M.Crane, 60 mins), H.Bascome, (H.Mathie, 85 mins), K.Butterfield, W.Pitt.

Men of the match: Stephen Astwood (PHC); Neil Paynter (St. George's)

Referee: Gregory Simons