Waltham Forest 2-0 Maldon & Tiptree

The league leaders left Cricklefield with their tails between their legs as they were defeated by a hard-working Waltham Forest side.

After a slow first half, the game sprang into life just after half time, with Ferai Hallam giving Forest the lead, heading in an inch-perfect free kick from Luke Stanley.

Chico Ramos then saved Forest twice in the space of only a few seconds, saving with his feet.

Forest went straight down the other end and were awarded a penalty when Adrian Clifton was bundled over in the box.

The Forest skipper picked himself up and confidently smashed the spot-kick home.

As the game progressed, the visitors became more and more frustrated and picked up a number of yellow cards for some cynical tackles.

Matt Waldon was shown a harsh second yellow with only minutes to go, but Forest held their nerve and took all three points after six minutes of added time.

My non league team of the day are Waltham Forest fc beat top of league maldon & tiptree 2-0 ! @bbc606

— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) March 9, 2013

 Image thanks to Eliza Garty