after two pitch inspections the spa road pitch was passed fit to play but the sodden surface made good football hard,witham gave debuts to strikers bloomfield and ogboin and were able to call on the fit simon glover again.
Witham took an early lead through a spectacular free kick just out side the edge of the box scored by GEORGE COCKLIN who
smashed a swerving effort through the wall and into the back of the net, with Harlow stopper David Hughes standing no chance.
with in minutes withams should have had a penalty when cocklin was hauled down in the box but the loud appeals were down down by the ref.
Harlow almost hit straight back, when Alex Read stole the ball from Hunter and beared down on Witham goalkeeper Lewis Down. Although he beat the ‘keeper with his shot, the ball went agonisingly wide of the post.
Just after the half-hour mark Harlow drew level. Another free kick just outside the goal area was swung in at pace by Ryan Melaugh. Down seemed to gather the ball, before dropping it onto his own post. In a diving effort to collect the ball, the ‘keeper bundled the ball over his own goal-line.
HT: Witham Town 1-1 Harlow Town

Soon after the re-start, the Hawks took the lead. Mario Noto played a free kick into the box, headed on by Alex Read. Centre-back Simon Glover handled the ball, leaving the referee no choice but to point to the spot. Read stepped up to convert the spot kick for his 22nd goal of the season.
With the heavy conditions underfoot, chances were limited and neither ‘keeper had many saves to make.
Frustration set in for the hosts, a series of niggling fouls breaking up the play,