Hendon slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Maidenhead's York Road ground today, despite taking the intiative throughout the first half. Hendon started brightly, Ruggles riffling home from 20 yards after only 11 minutes. Hendon kept up the pressure but failed to make it count. Maidenhead had by far the better of the second half. A goal in the 50th minute from Obinna Ulasi was followed two minutes later by Dale Binns' dismissal for a second caution. Maidenhead continued to pressurise Hendon and scored two further goals - Paul Kelly in the 72nd minute and Adrian Allen in the 87th sealing the points.