DIV 1 NORTH By Andrew Buxton

BASILDON were denied victory when Sam Carter grabbed an equaliser for East Thurrock. Basildon started the game the better team and Callum Burkey went close to opening the scoring after only four minutes, but his effort hit a post. The home side remained on top and had their chances, but couldn’t find a way through the East Thurrock defence as the first half ended goalless. East Thurrock came into it after the break and had chances of their own, but it was Basildon who broke the deadlock after 66 minutes, Toby Barlow crossing for Shane Temple to...