Both sides started cagey, with neither side taking control of the game. The R's probably had the pick of the chances in the half though, Home debutant Love headed over a Gard corner before Gard setup Billy Hunt who's volley was comfortable for the goalkeeper, midway through the half.

The visitors came out in the second half with a lot more menace. They should have opened the scoring when Hendon were awarded a penalty. Kenzie Ibe was brought down inside the area by Matt Cripps, but Niko Muirs penalty was sent high and wide.

The deadlock was finally broken after 74 minutes when a Cripps cross wasn't dealt with, and the ball was struck against Billy Hunt and into the net. 1-0

However, the hosts lead lasted just minutes when Hendon broke with Muir down the right, who crossed for Keagan Cole who was unmarked on the back post to smash home. 1-1

Despite chances at each end, the game looked destined for a draw until a moment of brilliance from second half substitute Phil Kelly, he managed to find space on the edge of the box and hit a half volley over the Greens Goalkeeper Tom Lovelock to claim victory for the Regent.

Brightlingsea Regent head to Needham Market on Bank Holiday Monday to complete the weekend double header.