Report by Jools Thomas

Two key events decided the outcome of this game. The first was a penalty decision that, on consultation with a linesman, was overturned and the second was a wayward back pass that led to the only goal of the game. Granted the game was scrappy at times but given the team's desire and effort, few would deny them the win.

An onslaught was expected from Egham with them having scored an incredible twelve goals in their last two games but it was FC and Aston Goss who early on could have profited from a cheeky Ben Stevens' through pass. Town's Bajram Pashaj responded on the left with a cross shot that FC's James Weatherill managed to hold onto amd Pashaj's tried again a few moments later but again the alert Stevens cut out any threat. Next to try was Brendan Matthew whose effort was smothered by Weatherill as the away team got into their stride.

It wasn't until the 19th minute that FC bothered the away defence with Marvyn Watson hitting a shot wide from a corner. It was not long however before the ball was back at the FC end of the field and this time Wes Daly put in a ball that would worry Weatherill. Pashaj then produced what would be his team's best chance of the half. His well-struck free-kick had Weatherill scrambling along his line and only an outstretched glove prevented a certain goal.

Although there was undoubted pressure on the home goal, there had only been the Pashaj freekick that presented any real danger. The stroke of half time gave both home and away fans plenty to talk about during the break. A swift break from Egham saw the ball pushed past Weatherill however, the keeper grabbed the ball before pulling it into his chest. What appeared to everyone in the ground as a decent save was viewed as a foul by the referee who pointed to the spot. Furious objections saw the referee consult the linesman and after a few tense moments, the penalty decision was reversed much to the relief of the FC players and fans.

A Richard Pacquette shot in the 51st minute stung the fingers of Weatherill with the rebound being flagged offside. Just a minute later Brendan Matthew then tried to loop the ball as Weatherill dallied but his effort cleared the bar.

Joe Hartley had an exceptional game especially after the break and he had FC's first chance of the second half with a low shot that really should have tested Norris more thoroughly. Hartley then put in a teasing left hand cross that again Norris had to be ready for. This spell of pressure resulted in FC grabbing the winner. Lewis Hayden chased down a seemingly innocent back pass and in panic, away keeper Norris hit the ball straight at the substitute, causing the ball to ricochet into an unguarded net. It wasn't pretty but on a day when three points were needed, it didn't really matter.

From there on in, Jordan Berry had the best chance of the game to equalise and although he never really controlled the ball, his bobbling effort still grazed the outside post before running away to safety. At the other Charlie Hawtin should have increased FC's lead. He steered himself into a superb position in the box but rather than shooting, he elected to cross and the chance went begging.

Egham became more desperate in their attacks as the minutes ticked away and this allowed FC to catch them on the break several times. A Brian Haule turn and shot was blasted over the bar and then a Hartley cross was headed over by Hayden as the team saw out the game to claim those precious points.