Sam Higgins grabbed a hatrick of gifts as East Thurrock United grabbed an early season 'double' for the second season running. The Blues were missing Stuart Boardley, Billy Clark, Christy Finch, Joe Jefford and Blake Saker and the much changed line up we're holding their own until a defensive mistake let in Higgins for the opener early in the second half. Another defensive slip allowed him to add a second and he completed his hatrick from the penalty spot.