The Whites' great escape gathered pace at the Hoverspeed Stadium against Windsor and Eton, as a second half Matt Carruthers goal settled the game in Dover's favour. This was not a pretty game by any stretch of the imagination, especially as it was played on a badly cut up pitch, but the important thing was the three points.

Clive Walker made only one change for his league return to the Hoverspeed Stadium, with Victor Renner replacing James Rogers. Other than this it was the same side that had defeated Staines the previous Saturday.

On the poor playing surface, it took a while for the sides to get into the game. The first real chance fell to the visitors through Paul Cook. He collected a hopeful ball forward, and attempted a lob, but mis-hit his shot straight into the hands of Paul Hyde.

An injury to Victor Renner after only 17 minutes meant an early substitution, with Chris Wright replacing him. And he almost had an immediate effect, as minutes after his introduction he held off two defenders on the edge of the area, and laid the ball off to Paul Armstrong. He had lots of time to pick his spot, but managed to drag his shot just wide.

Windsor forward Symon James went close for the visitors midway through the half. He was allowed to turn and shoot on the edge of the box, but fortunately his shot went just over the bar.

Whites were looking the more dangerous side, though not creating many clear-cut chances. However, they went close when Armstrong chased a lost cause down the right touchline, and crossed for Wright. But he took a touch and got tackled, though some in the crowd felt that he was unfairly brought to ground.

The final chance of the half fell to Matt Carruthers. He collected the ball after it had been cleared to the edge of the area, but shot over, leaving the scores level at the interval.

Whites started the second half slowly, and Windsor looked the more likely scorers. Peter Holsgrove tested Hyde with a well-taken free kick, and then minutes later, Hyde was forced to save a stooping header from Justin Skinner following a corner.

But just after the hour mark, with Whites' first chance of the second period, the crucial first goal arrived. A deep Maynard free kick was put back into the six-yard box by Armstrong, leaving Matt Carruthers to strike home from 2-yards. The Whites fans went delirious on the River End, whilst the players celebrated in the back of the net.

Windsor made substitutions, but it was the Whites who went closest to scoring, as Armstrong hit a long throw by Maynard just wide. The final ten minutes were a nerve-wracking time for home fans, especially when Sam Vallance was forced to make a last-ditch tackle with Symon James through on goal.

Deep into injury time, Whites were given another scare, as a mistake by substitute Jude Sterling let Symon James in again, but Hyde made a good save to deny him.

This proved to be the final chance of the game, and a huge roar and chants of 'we're staying up' came with the sounding of the final whistle. This was a hard-fought victory, but again luck was on our side at times. We have a long way to go before staying up, but we must still keep the faith and continue to support in numbers and as vocally as we did today.