DROTIWICH Spa suffered a 3-1 defeat against league leaders Roman Glass St George in a top-of-the-table clash.
After Keith Kearney’s early goal put the home side ahead, Ben Tilbury’s penalty drew the visitors level at Oaklands Park.
However, goals from substitute Nathan Hall and Laurent Wilson condemned Spa to just their third league defeat of the season.
And the result means Droitwich remain second in the Hellenic League Premier Division table, three points behind Roman but with a game in-hand.
The home side took the lead after just 10 minutes as Kearney’s deflected strike from the edge of the penalty area found the bottom corner after Spa failed to clear their lines at a corner.
Spa responded well to the setback as Roman goalkeeper Rob Brown smothered Lewis Phillips’ effort from distance.
And Perry Moss then saw his free-kick from a promising position travel wide of the post.
However, the Saltmen won a penalty on 33 minutes when James Lemon intercepted a backpass and drew a foul from goalkeeper Brown.
And Tilbury confidently stepped up to convert from the penalty spot and draw Andy Crowther’s side level as the first half ended all square.
Droitwich made a bright start to the second period only for Roman to reclaim the lead on 51 minutes.
A fine pass from deep split the Spa defence as substitute Hill fired a low effort beyond the reach of Dom Rogerson.
The home side looked to extend their lead as Owen Punselie volleyed narrowly wide of the post.
And Rogerson then twice denied Wilson in quick succession to keep Spa in the contest.
However, Roman stretched their lead on 74 minutes when Wilson cut in from the left and beat Rogerson at his near post with a powerful drive.
Spa applied late pressure as Charlie Tilley managed his side’s only shot on target in the second period.
And substitute Joe Hurdman hit the woodwork in the closing stages as the home side held on to claim the points.
Droitwich are next in action against FC Stratford in the Challenge Cup on Saturday, November 1 with kick-off at 3pm at the King George Playing Fields.
