A late double from super-sub Gideon Barth ensured Hendon United B eased to a fifth successive victory thanks to a comfortable 4-1 win over a spirited Temple Fortune side.
Unlike the previous few weeks, the league leaders were quick out of the blocks and dominated much of the game straight from the opening whistle.
Their pressure was rewarded midway through the half when a ball dropped to central midfielder Avi Mocton who curled a delicious curling shot high into the net.
Fortune equalised with their only real attempt on goal when Rob Benson struck an impressive free-kick into the corner of the net from just outside the box.
However, Hendon regained the lead shortly before half-time when in-form winger Jono Nesbitt added to his season's tally with another cracking finish which was remarkably similar to Mocton's.
The second half was a frustrating affair for Hendon, as they dominated possession and territory but were unable to kill off the game until the last 10 minutes when Gideon Barth came off the bench to twice finish smartly.
Hendon manager Adam Glekin told JC Sport: "I didn't think it was our best performance by any means but it was relatively comfortable.
"We were on top for much of the game but Fortune were well organised at the back and defended well, we really struggled to create clear-cut openings.
"Our goals were of good quality - Jono Nesbitt and Avi Mocton both had excellent games and post Halloween, their goals were freakishly similar.
"Gideon Barth made a real difference when he came on and sealed it with his late double which were also taken well."
The win keeps Hendon B at the top of Division Two ahead of their mouth-watering third round Cyril Anekstein clash with their A team next Sunday.
Glekin added: "Now all the lads are looking forward to next week, no-one wants to miss the game."
