FC Isle of Man sealed a 1-0 home victory over Euxton Villa at The Bowl on Saturday thanks to a deflected Jacob Crook goal.
After a first half of very few openings, Crook scored his third goal in two games to seal the win.
Despite moments of quality from, in particular, Dean Pinnington, Charlie Higgins and Ste Whitley, it was the defence of both sides who dominated proceedings, limiting chances and ensuring a tight game.
The game’s decisive moment came in the 73rd minute, when Crook’s shot took a wicked deflection to wrong foot keeper Oliver Lombard.
The Ravens’ task was eased in the 81st minute when Euxton Villa were reduced to ten men following a red card for Rajwinder Uppal.
FC Isle of Man are back on the road next week for a trip to Barnoldswick Town.
