Pennant strike the difference as Bees bounce back to see off Worcester City

Terell Pennant scored the only goal of the game when he drilled home a low shot from the edge of the penalty area on 23 minutes, and with leaders Spalding suffering a 2-0 defeat at Needham Market, it turned out to be a very good day for Austin and his players.

They now trail the Tulips by just one point with three games in hand, and know they will go top of the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central with a win at Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday night.

And Austin was very happy happy to see his side back to their old selves after that 1-0 loss at the Puritans on Tuesday.

"We did a lot today that we didn't do against Banbury," Austin told @HarbTownFC. "Worcester are a very good side and we had to dig deep there at the end to keep hold of those three points.

"It was a good bounce back from a loss, and any manager wants that so I am pleased.

"We reflected in the week on what we didn't do well, and what has made us a decent tteam this season. One bad game doesn't make you a bad team, but the result made us feel like that.

"We kept the ball well, looked dangerous with good wide players, and I am delighted with the win, which the lads fully deserved.

"This group of players is fantastic, and to go from a defeat on Tuesday to great win against a good team shows they have got something about them.

"Worcester travel well and are a very big club, and I wouldn't like to take them on the play-offs if I am honest, they are a good side."

And Austin added: “We weren't too low after the game at Banbury, and they were very good on the night.

"As much as it was a bad night, it was something we needed to park, and now with this win we are not too high.

"We celebrate the win, yes, but once the little bit of euphoria dies down we are fully focused on the next game and we need to replicate a good performance, and hopefully that will give us a good result."