DUNCAN Dunne proved the difference between victory and defeat for Brotherhood E, in his side’s hard-fought 7-3 win over Windsor Magpies.

Dunne was the best player on show in the Clacton and District League division two encounter, taking an excellent hat-trick which included an 11-7, 8-11, 11-8, 3-11, 11-9 success over John Plummer in the closest contest of the evening.

Brotherhood’s ever-reliable Rodney Betts enjoyed two narrow wins, 11-5 in the decider against Dave Sweetland and 11-6 in the decider against Dan Wright.

There were also two for Tony Edmonds but he ran out of steam against Sweetland, who took their marathon match 16-14, 11-9, 11-13, 10-12, 11-4.

For a full league round-up, see Thursday's Gazette.