Luke Moore opened the scoring, slotting in Eribenne's cross but Northwich levelled after half-time, Simon Rusk converting Richard Battersby's cross.

Ebbsfleet edged in front again in the 67th minute when Moore turned provider for Eribenne to slide the ball home.

Both sides were reduced to 10 men when James Smith and Vics' Kevin Townson saw red late on for their part in a brawl.

Ebbsfleet United: Tynan, Smith, MacDonald, Hawkins, Purcell (Opinel 54), Long, DeBolla, Barrett, Ricketts (McPhee 36), Eribenne, Moore (Nade 73).
Subs Not Used: Coleman, Mott.

Sent Off: Smith (70).

Booked: DeBolla.

Goals: Moore 3, Eribenne 67.

Northwich: Murphy, Rusk (Byrne 90), Welch, Birch, Strong, Sharp (Williams 75), Battersby (Maamria 79), Carr, Brown, Townson, Tait.
Subs Not Used: Connett, Wilson.

Sent Off: Townson (69).

Booked: Brown, Sharp, Carr.

Goals: Rusk 50.

Att: 1,045

Ref: M Stewart (England).