EVESHAM United secured only their second Southern League Premier Division win of 2006.

The relegation-fighters beat Hitchin Town 2-0 to mark Paul West's first game in charge as permanent manager.

Leading scorer Richard Ball returned to action after a suspension with a bang, firing them ahead on 12 minutes.

Leon Blake's deep left-wing cross was misjudged by goalkeeper Richard Wilmott and Ball side-footed home.

Ball and Shane Benjamin missed further chances but they made the game safe nine minutes from time.

Steve Duncan and Danny Hodnett did the ball-winning in midfield and Blake moved forward to fire home.