Magno Vieira's brace secured victory for Ebbsfleet after they went a goal behind to struggling Chester City.

The home side only had nine senior players available but took the lead in the first half when Jack Rea fired home fellow teenager Lloyd Ellams' cross.

Vieira levelled for Ebbsfleet, shooting past Chester keeper John Danby from inside the area.

And the Brazilian put the visitors ahead before the break, doubling his tally with a close-range finish.

Chester: Danby, Rule, Kelly, Roberts, Lea, Wilkinson, Rea, Meynell, Coulter, Jones (Davidson 52), Ellams (Rawlinson 86).
Subs Not Used: Murphy, Whitcomb, Freeman.

Booked: Rule.

Goals: Rea 30.

Ebbsfleet United: Cronin, Salmon, Crooks, Charles, Easton, Shakes, Holmes, Stavrinou (Welsh 80), Bailey, Vieira (Ginty 72), Ashikodi.

Subs Not Used: Heeroo, Pooley, West.

Booked: Easton.

Goals: Vieira 41, 44.

Att: 460.

Ref: Richard Clark (Northumberland).

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