St Albans Hockey Club survived a late fight-back by Dereham on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.
Goals from Tom Hudson, Adam Jones, Mark Lowden (2) and Scott Apps helped The Tangerines storm into a 5-1 lead before the hosts clawed back three goals late on to end the nine-goal thriller on the wrong side of 5-4.
The victory lifts St Albans into third place in the East Premier Division A.
The Ladies were less successful, losing 2-0 to Harleston Magpies, but remain second in the Conference East.
St Albans had plenty of the possession and a series of penalty corners but were undone by goals midway through either half.
The Ladies Seconds fared better and are still top of East League Division 1S.
The Tangerines endured a disastrous start against Upminster but pressure and patience paid off with a Hayley Payne equaliser just before half time.
The points were secured for St Albans through a skilful Annie Barratt volley to make it 2-1.
This Saturday both first teams are at home, as the Ladies’ game with Chelmsford at 1pm is followed two hours later by the Men’s clash with Harleston Magpies.
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