Steve Butterworth’s goal at the start of the second half secured a welcome win for Brentwood Town over Steve Fallon’s improving Soham team.
The home side took a fifth minute lead. Soham’s Dan Bircham made an excellent save from a deflected Ryan Edgar shot but he was then left stranded when he committed himself to come for a cross by Robbie Rees and Darren Blewitt headed into an unguarded net.
Soham equalised with the last action of the first half when Elliot Justham saved from Dubi Ogbonna but the loose ball was deflected over the line.
In a game of few chances, Butterworth calmly converted from Emmanuel Osei’s pass to put the Blues back in front in the 46th minute.