Chasetown 0 Alvechurch 1 - Report and pictures
The game beat the early morning rain and Alvechurch almost took the lead when Curtis Pond was at full stretch to deny Josh March.
Church keeper Charlie Price was then equal to a George Cater effort as the hosts began to exert some pressure.
Clearcut chances were few and far between in a tight first half.
After the break, substitute Danny Cocks was brought down within minutes of the restart. Jack Langston's penalty beat Price but struck the crossbar.
Midway through the half, visiting striker Jordan Nadat span on the turn, bringing a full length save from Pond, high to his right.
Two minutes from time, Church took the lead. An inswinging corner was knocked goalwards by Nathan Waite and the rebound was netted by March.