In conditions that descended into almost apocalyptical Kalvin Morath-Gibbs' matchwinner sounded the death knell for Hythe's hopes at the Hill.

In conditions that descended into almost apocalyptical, bible black clouds encircling the Hill, curtains of rain, loud crashes of thunders and forks of lightening splitting the sky, Dulwich Hamlet made heavy weather of Hythe Town in a twitchy tie. The Forters, who must surely threaten the promotion race once they find their consistency, were left bemoaning some glaring opportunities spurned when Kalvin Morath-Gibbs’ sole goal settled matters at the midpoint of the second half. Morath-Gibbs’ match winner came shortly after substitute Frankie Sawyer had cracked the cross bar with a steaming shot from outside the area. Following a corner Hythe dithered in their own area, failing to clear the ball and after a couple of close range efforts had been repulsed, Morath-Gibbs latched on to the ball to drive in home as fallen foes littered the penalty area.

Victory means Dulwich make a return trip to Wey Court, Farncombe, home of Godalming Town. The G’s, now back playing in the Southern League, dispatched Ramsgate on Saturday in a ding-dong battle that finished 5-2 to the hosts. That game takes place on Saturday September 8th and means that our scheduled trip to Sittingbourne will now be rearranged for later in the season. Crawley Down Gatwick came crashing down to earth as they were surprising beaten at Tooting. The result means no Bank Holiday break for our players and supporters Gavin Rose’s side will now resume action in the Ryman League South on Bank Holiday Monday away to the Sussex side.