In the annual battle between landlords and tenants at Hayes Lane for the Burt Durling Trophy it was Bromley who came out on top for once.

The Ravens started well with Danny Waldren going close twice and went in front on13 minutes when Ali Chabaan nipped in to beat former Raven keeper Andy Walker.

Chabaan was on hand again to make it 2-0 when he pounced on a fumbled Waldren free kick and with Cray still off the pace The Ravens went three up on 38 minutes when Michael Malcolm chipped a sweet finish over Walker from close range.

The second half was a slower affair with lots of changes, Shawn Beaveny missing Cray’s best chance, but Bromley comfortably held out for the win in a surprisingly one sided game.

Bromley line up: Howard, Sanchez, Patterson, Harwood, Swaibu, Dubois, Fuseini, Waldren, Malcolm, McBean, Chaaban.

Subs: Rhule Finn WilliamsPeach Jones.

Match rating: 2/5

Star man: Tyrone Sterling (Cray)