Hendon were unable to shake off the 3rd minute dismissal of Sam Corcoran this afternoon as they slipped to a single goal defeat at Poole Town.

After Corcoran had been sent-off for what was adjudged violent conduct so early on, it wasn't until the stroke of half time that the host took the advantage courtesy of a fine strike from Josh Carmichael.

The sides were evened up with 20 minutes remaining when Declan Rose, one of five Poole players booked during the game received his second caution and was sent-off.

Try as they might, the Greens could find no way back into the game and the home side preserved them unbeaten start to the campaign thanks to the Carmichael goal.