Braintree extended their unbeaten run to three National League games with a 1-0 win over Morecambe. The home side took a sixth-minute lead when Morecambe goalkeeper Jamal Blackman gifted the ball to Goran Babic.
What happened?
Braintree started on the front foot and created several scoring opportunities. In the 34th minute, a swift counter-attack saw Marley Marshall-Miranda play the ball to Calum Logan.
Key moments
Logan's low cross found Terrell Works, but his close-range strike was well saved by Blackman. Morecambe pressed for an equaliser after the break, with Harry Panayiotou firing an effort against a post.
Player performances
Goran Babic's goal proved to be the winner, while substitute Lewis Walker thought he had sealed victory for Braintree, but his effort was ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Score | 1-0 |
| Unbeaten run | 3 games |
| Goal scorer | Goran Babic |
