THE last two unbeaten sides in the Thurlow Nunn League premier division went head-to-head as WIVENHOE TOWN played host to Gorleston.
However, it was the visitors who left with their proud status firmly intact after a comprehensive 5-0 victory at the Maple Tree Cars Stadium.
Gorleston broke the deadlock after an effort came back off the post and was converted.
The second followed in similar circumstances before a third goal was added from the penalty spot, after a foul by Tim Dennis.
Gorleston had a goal ruled out for offside before adding another via a deflected effort.
They then notched their fifth thanks to a brilliant long-range effort into the side of the net.
Wivenhoe will hope to bounce back when they head to Hadleigh United on Tuesday night.
Elsewhere, FC CLACTON’S win-less start to the season continued as they slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Fakenham Town.
Three of the goals came in the second half.
The Seasiders have now lost all seven of their league matches so far and have a goal difference of -30.
BRANTHAM ATHLETIC were back on their travels after three straight home games but lost 3-2 at Newmarket Town.
Division one leaders COGGESHALL TOWN won again, this time 3-1 at second-from-bottom Debenham LC.
They have now won six of their seven matches and have a three-point lead over Framlingham and Diss.
HOLLAND FC also put three more points on the board, thrashing Team Bury 6-0 at the Rush Green Bowl.
Terry Rymer (three), Billy Wales and Steve Eaton scored their goals.
BRAINTREE TOWN RESERVES started the weekend with a 2-0 victory at home to AFC Sudbury Reserves on Friday night.
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