MALDON, England (Interstat) — Nathan Bertram Cooper played all 90 minutes and scored in the 63rd minute as Welling defeated Maldon & Tiptree 1-0 on Tuesday in a football match. Cooper provided the decisive moment, finishing the only goal of the game. The match remained scoreless until Cooper struck after the break. Welling then held firm defensively, limiting Maldon & Tiptree’s chances. Maldon & Tiptree pushed for a late response but could not break through. Welling’s defense protected the narrow lead the rest of the way, while Maldon & Tiptree could not find an equalizer. The result moved Welling to 2-0 in this competition and 2-1 across all competitions. Maldon & Tiptree dropped to 0-4 in the competition and 0-5 overall. Welling entered following a win over Whyteleafe and a loss to Chertsey. Maldon & Tiptree had lost to Burgess Hill, Cray Wanderers, Egham and Brentwood. Welling earned the road victory despite Maldon & Tiptree’s home advantage. The visitors’ single goal proved enough in a tight contest. Cooper’s 63rd-minute strike separated the teams.