A sixteen minute second half hat-trick from Zak Joseph ensured that the first team progressed into the third round of the Velocity (Isthmian League) Cup courtesy of a 5-1 win over Grays Athletic.

However, it was the visitors who drew first blood in a repeat of the 2015 final when Jamie Slabber netted from close range, but just five minutes later the Greens were level when Keagan Cole headed home a fine cross from Joseph.

Joseph's first goal came in the 56th minute, and he soon followed up with further strikes in the 69th and 72nd minutes before Matt Ball completed the scoring with three minutes to go.

A trip to Division One South side Hythe Town awaits in the next round, the date for the game is to be confirmed.