DROITWICH Spa returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory against Worcestershire rivals Pershore Town.
Goals from Charlie Tilley and Josh Hurdman in the space of four minutes at the end of the first half helped Spa to victory at the Community Stadium.
That came after Droitwich played out a goalless draw with Highworth Town as Spa recovered from a six-goal drubbing against Slimbridge to record successive clean sheets.
The results mean Spa sit second in the Hellenic League Premier Division table, level on points with leaders Slimbridge who have two games in-hand.
Andy Crowther’s side made a positive start as Hurdman tested Pershore goalkeeper Joe Cunneen in the opening few minutes.
However, the Plums responded with a couple of chances of their own as Archie Thurston went close before Dom Rogerson denied Raheem Spencer.
At the other end, Hurdman almost took the ball past Cunneen only for the Pershore goalkeeper to stick out a hand and gather the ball.
Spa thought they had won a penalty on 23 minutes when Alex Dugmore drew a foul in the box and the referee pointed to the spot.
However, following consultation with his assistant, the referee reversed his initial decision as play continued.
Spa remained on top as Hurdman shot over before Cunneen turned Dugmore’s effort behind at the near post.
However, Droitwich eventually broke the deadlock on 40 minutes when Perry Moss chipped the ball into the path of Tilley who headed home from close range.
And the Saltmen doubled their lead four minutes later as Hurdman pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area to volley home.
Pershore almost halved the deficit early in the second half only for Yuri Quintas to head off target.
Spa almost sealed the points when Hurdman charged down Cunneen’s attempted clearance which ricocheted behind.
Hurdman then went close with a solo effort which came back off the woodwork.
The pressure continued from Spa as Cunneen made a fine one-handed stop to deny Hurdman from close range.
