Thame were given a lesson in finishing in last night's exciting Ryman Division 1 local derby as they fell to their second successive defeat.

A string of fine saves by man-of-the-match Adam Wheeler denied them, but they were also guilty of missing some gilt-edged chances.

Mark West put an early header wide when it seemed easier to score, and a Justin Merritt effort was just too high before the Ducks went ahead on 29 minutes.

With the Thame back line appealing for offside, former Thame player Ronnie Joe beat the advancing Alan Foster, the ball trickling agonisingly over the line before Andy Williams could recover.

On the stroke of half-time, Wayne Cort was inches away from scoring when he just failed to connect with a dangerous cross from Mark Simms.

As Thame continued to press forward, they conceded a sloppy goal in the 72nd minute.

Ollie Stanbridge was given space and time to cross and Steve Clarke arrived to score at the near post with a fine diving header from close range that gave Foster no chance.

Thame: Foster, Saulsbury, Avery (Swaysland 55), Brown, Williams, Merritt, Jones, West, Cort, Fontaine (Potter 45), Simms. Sub not used: Lee.