Havant defeat second-placed team … now they aim to slay Division 1 South table-toppers

Havant's Federico Bertoni, right, scored the winner against Sevenoaks. Picture: Vernon Nash

The Surrey club have won eight and drawn three of their 11 games so far, but Havant are full of confidence after leapfrogging Sevenoaks into second place with a 2-1 home victory over them.

Havant took a 33rd minute lead after Atiq Arshad sent in a right-wing cross which Michael Deller-Merrick deflected past keeper Richard Potton.

Havant started the second half strongly, but Sevenoaks equalised from their third penalty corner in the 41st minute.

In the 58th minute Edward Matts picked up a yellow card and, with the numerical advantage, Havant won their second penalty corner two minutes later.

Federico Bertoni made no mistake with a powerful flick into the roof of the goal.

Sevenoaks won another penalty corner in the 62nd minute, but Maciej Pacanowski saved low to his right.

The Kent visitors continued to probe but central defenders Chris Smith and Jakub Janicki, outstanding all game, frustrated the visitors.

Havant 2nds lost 3-2 at Teddington to remain fourth bottom of Hampshire/Surrey Regional 1. Rock bottom Fareham 2nds’ home game with Spencer was postponed.