Steven Masterton's free-kick gave Crawley their first win of the season over Altrincham.

New recruit Matt Tubbs made an early impression for the visitors, forcing a save from Altrincham's Stuart Coburn.

Masterton made the vital breakthrough for Crawley in the second half when he curled his free-kick from 20 yards into the top corner.

Altrincham struggled to make an impact in the game and despite a late rally were unable to find an equaliser.

Altrincham: Coburn, Smith, Williams, Welch, Densmore, Joseph, Brown (Holsgrove 56), Clee, Danylyk (Holmes 69), Reeves (Johnson 63), Denham.
Subs Not Used: Coates, McCready.

Booked: Joseph.

Crawley Town: Kuipers, Wilson, Quinn, Hall, Rusk, Neilson, Masterton (Reason 88), Mills, Torres (McFadzean 67), Enver-Marum (McAllister 60), Tubbs.
Subs Not Used: Jordan, Cogan.

Booked: Tubbs, McFadzean.

Goals: Masterton 62.

Att: 776

Ref: Richard West (East Yorkshire).

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