Kris Newby's hat-trick set up a 3-0 win for Witham Town at Ware that pulled them to within three points of Ryman League division one north leaders VCD Athletic.
Newby struck in the eight, 55th and 84th minutes to give Town a valuable win on the road.
While they stayed third in the table, Garry Kimble's side are now only three points behind VCD with two games in hand over the leaders.
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