Cirencester Town were once again unable to transfer their splendid cup form into league points, after slipping to a 1-0 home defeat against high-flying Halesowen.
Manager Ray Baverstock urged his troops to perform more cautiously in a bid to stem the flow of goals recently conceded.
His defence responded with a solid display, and started the stronger, with Dave Godley and Adam Mayo both going close.
But the visitors stepped up the pace, and Ciren keeper Kevin Sawyer was a busy man after the interval.
The highly-rated shot-stopper had to save well from Jason Burnham and Ross Collins.
The visitors' pressure eventually told 15 minutes from time. Winger Richard Colwel's right-wing cross found Ross Collins, who volleyed home the decisive goal.
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