South Shields ground out a 1-0 victory over Marine at the 1st Cloud Arena in the English Conference North Division. A single goal was enough to separate the teams in a tight and physical contest. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with South Shields scoring from a set-piece situation. Marine defended resolutely and created a few chances of their own, but they found the South Shields goalkeeper in inspired form. The home side managed the game well in the second half, limiting Marine's opportunities to secure a hard-fought three points. This narrow win is a positive start for South Shields' promotion push, demonstrating their ability to win tight matches.