Matthew Barnes-Homer's first goal in Kidderminster colours wasn't enough to secure a much-needed win for the side as poor concentration off the ball proved costly in more ways than one at Histon today.

Harriers were already a goal down after Cliff Akurang had been given the freedom of the county and a far-post tap in, but things went from bad to worse as Mark Creighton was sent off for a 'last man' challenge, then a completely unmarked Erkan Okay headed in a second. Histon were then content to just tease the ten-man visitors, with the goal in the second minute of injury time a mere consolation.

The day wasn't a complete write-off for the side - let's be honest, when they had the ball they went forward with intent and looked dangerous - but as has been he case so many times this season, it was poor concentration away from the ball that was their downfall. Too many times were they undone by a simple ball or a cheeky flick - infuriating when you remember that, once again, another chance to move oh so close to those Play-Off places has been wasted.

And yet the afternoon had started so well for Harriers and their backing of around 120 fans. Michael Blackwood put in a dangerous cross in the opening six minutes as Dean Bennett saw his header on goal held, moments later Russell Penn looked to have scored only for Matthew Langston to block his effort on the line and away.

With 20 minutes, Blackwood charged down Danny Nesbitt's goal with only one thing his mind; though he sent his firm, low shot wide of the post. For all those chances, it was a weak one for the hosts as they opened the scoring with 28 gone. Okay's darting run down the Histon left ended with one low, sweeping ball that somehow outfoxed the entire defence and found its way onto the toe of AKURANG, who was never going to miss from six yards.

Harriers continued to pressure the home defence but despite getting in some good wide positions there was just no penetration into the area as the first half drew to an end.

The second half wasn't very old when things got really bad for those of Harriers' persuation. Just five minutes in the back-four were yet again sleeping as Daniel Wright, who'd only been on the pitch just over a minute, got in on goal. Losing the pace race to track him down, Creighton had no chance but to make a challenge and Wright was always going to go down. As the last man back, there can't be too many complaints about the decision from the referee but it was just so needless from Harriers who had until then looked capable of drawing level.

There was little chance of a way back four minutes later however as hard-working Histon doubled their lead, the delightfully named Nathaniel Knight-Percival crossed to find OKAY free in the area to head past Chris MacKenzie . Ironically enough, Harriers' once again had MacKenzie to thank for some excellent saves. He may not have had the best of times away from Aggborough but away from home the on-loan stopper has once again more than proved his worth - the hosts could have caused some real embarrassment for Mark Yates and his side were it not for the likes of his superb stop from Gareth Gwillim, who was free to shoot with no one around him.

Justin Richards looked to try and cut down the deficit late on but curiously it was once again youngster Michael McGrath , sent on as a late substitute who finally unlocked a dogged Histon rearguard. McGrath has made a difference in his last substitute appearances, and it was he who helped claw that goal back.

He had the ball down the flank  before neatly laying it off to Hurren and then calling for it back - and receiving it - after making a great run. The ex-Redditch man then brought in Andy Ferrell into play on the edge of the area who neatly crossed along the face of goal to BARNES-HOMER, who slotted home despite the best efforts of Nesbitt to open his account for Harriers.