WITHAM started well, pressuring the Basildon defence and showed promising form.
The forward line of Chloe Barber, Lauren Kempen and Helen Came supported by midfielders Becca Baker, Laura Smith and Clare Bellehewe had ample opportunities but just could not convert.
Basildon had a few breaks down the pitch to the Witham goal but the defence of Sara Smith, Sarah Smith and April Gardner and keeper Michelle Fussell made light work of keeping the home side at bay.
Witham upped their game in the second half and it wasn't long before they were finally rewarded for their efforts after a strike from Laura Smith found the back of the goal.
This seemed to spur the visitors on and the forward line continued to pile on the pressure.
Barber's play on the right won Witham a short corner and the chance to go two ahead.
After the initial strike from Smith was saved Florencia Loray picked up the ball and fired it in to double Witham's lead.
Basildon made several runs at the Witham back line but to no avail.
Half-backs of Loray and Sue Rayner worked hard to send the ball back to the Witham forward line but it was player-of-the-match Loray who sealed the win with her second and Witham's third, hit hard in the 'D' and bouncing off a Basildon foot into the goal.