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Ebbsfleet United 0-1 Histon

Danny Wright's second-half strike was enough to give Histon the three points as they beat Ebbsfleet 1-0 at Stonebridge Road on Tuesday evening.

The home side had the first chance of the game when Brazilian Magno Viera came close to putting them ahead in the second-minute, but his effort was kept out by a fine save from Stutes stopper Danny Naisbitt.

The Fleet's Ricky Shakes had an excellent opportunity to give the hosts the lead a few minutes later, however, he failed to find the target as he pushed his shot wide.

Peter Holmes then almost grabbed the advantage for Ebbsfleet just before the interval, but his effort sailed just over the crossbar.

Histon came out a different side in the second period as Danny Wright was denied by a diving save from Fleet stopper Lance Cronin just after the break.

The Stutes finally managed to break the deadlock in the 72nd minute when Michael Frew made a fantastic run down the left flank before he cut the ball back for unmarked Wright, who slotted the ball home from right in front.

The victory means that Histon move up to 13th place in the Blue Square Premier standings, 13 points off the play-off places.

Ebbsfleet United bookings: Holmes.

Histon bookings: Langston, Hudson-Odoi.

Att: 731.

Ref: Warren Atkin (West Sussex).