Windsor manager Dave Carroll decided it was time for a change and brought Richie Wilson, Paul Coyne and himself into the starting eleven with Chris Cahill, Craig Lewington and Matt Bicknell on the bench.

It was a slow start by both sides with the respective defences easily dealing with any kind of attack.

That was until the 33rd minute when Danny Murphy's crossfield ball was perfectly controlled by Ricci Crace who fired past Kieron Drake via a deflection off Lee Kersey.

Windsor could have levelled minutes before half time when Carroll's free kick was only cleared as far as Paul Holsgrove who found brother Peter and he struck the post.

The second half again saw the possession shared but Windsor had a wonderfull first minute chance to level the game.

Wilson's free kick found Lee Holsgrove at the far post but he was unable to keep his effort below the bar.

Carroll lasted an hour before deciding to take himself off for Danny Smart. It was clear that Windsor had been missing Carroll's influence so far this season.

Windsor were forced into a second change mid-way through the half when David Warner collided with keeper Dave King. Warner was stretchered off with what is hoped to be a badly sprained ankle but could be fractured.

Warner was replaced by James Cox, and it was his pace that caused the Hendon defence problems and lead to the equalising goal.

Cox made a break down the left, evading the challenge from Marvyn Watson only to chopped down by Rene Street for a blantant penalty.

Peter Holsgrove stepped up to convert the spot kick and open his account for the season.

Windsor managed to stay in control for the remainder of the game but couldn't manage the killer goal.