That changed on 40 minutes when NLR were duly rewarded for their endeavours when the superb Goodman rose highest from a corner to power his header into the Hendon net and the relief on the Norstar players faces was evident.
At half time, NLR boss Zack Gothelf "had to remind the boys to play the game rather than the occasion, as our ability would shine through eventually".
Norstar continued to dominate into the second half and despite having a few penalty claims turned down, grabbed the lead when substitute Haringman broke in on the right edge of the box and lifted the ball over the onrushing Hendon keeper and past the stretching Hendon defender.
Norstar should have added to the scoreline, but never really looked like conceding. As the full time whistle went, Norstar knew they'd secured promotion and gone the whole season undefeated at home. Beating Hendon also ensured that they have beaten every team in the league at least once.