HARRIERS gave their relegation battle a huge shot in the arm with a fine victory over fellow basement battlers Boreham Wood.

Goals in each half for Ben Whitfield and Elton Ngwatala ended Kidderminster's eight game losing streak.

It also meant that despite bring the Vanarama National League's bottom side, they still have hope of pulling off the great escape.

Despite strong winds having an impact on the game, the Reds added cutting edge to their improved passing and also defended solidly.

Harriers made one change from the team which were edged out by Aldershot.

New signing Harry White, who joined on loan from Barnsley, debuted while Omari Patrick dropped down the bench.

Boreham took a more attacking approach, handing starts to Delano Sam-Yorke and winger Anthony Jeffrey.

The game was affected by blustery strong winds throughout the game.

Harriers had to withstand heavy early pressure by the hosts, who were being driven on by the powerful gusts.

But the away side rode their luck and demonstrated admirable solidity.

Boreham midfielder Clovis Kamdjo saw a 20-yard effort fly wide early on.

But the home side's best chance fell to Sam-Yorke in the fourth minute, who got three of his marker from a deep Ricky Shakes cross and fired goal-wards, only for Dean Snedker to save well.

Harriers were under pressure but did create a good chance with some slick passing but Arthur Gnahoua side footed wide from a Jared Hodgkiss cross.

The Boreham attacker then directed a firm afford at Snedker in the 16th minute.

The away side survived a scare when Jamie Lucas steered a shot wide from a Connor Clifford free-kick.

But Harriers took the lead in the 21st minute against the run of play.

Ngwatala was fouled and then touched the free-kick to Whitfield, who fired a superb 25-yard effort into the top right corner.

The goal boosted Kidderminster's confidence and they took control.

Snedker had to be alert to a firm drive by Danny Woodards.

The Boreham defender then produced an unlikely goal-clearance, racing back to head Arthur Gnahoua's goalbound effort off the line in the 27th minute.

White then shot over the bar after a good left wing cross by Zaine Francis-Angol.

Harriers started the second half tentatively and Boreham tried to respond.

Clifford fired wide from the edge of the box after good work by Sam-Yorke and Jeffrey.

Snedker then made a comfortable save to deny Sam-Yorke.

On the hour mark, a good break by Ngwatala and White stopped when the latter lost his footing on the edge of Boreham Wood's box.

With the second half proving to be close, Harriers' well-drilled back line was frustrating the hosts.

It was the away side who stepped up the game, with Ngwatala forcing a low save from Russell in the 73rd minute.

The former Paris St German youngster then drilled a penalty into the bottom left corner after Dave Stephens had brought down Gnahoua in the box.

Luke Maxwell, who had another authoritative game in midfield, tried his luck in the 86th minute but saw his effort fly off target.

Home keeper Russell then had to parry a fiercely whipped in corner from Whitfield to deny Harriers a third goal.

But a first away win in over a year ensured Harriers' are just 13 points from safety.

Boreham: Russell, Nunn, Woodards, Doe, Shakes, Sam-Yorke (B Clifford, 62), Lucas, C Clifford, Kamdjo, Jeffrey, Stephens.

Subs not used: Cox, Howell, Edwards, Devera.

Harriers: Snedker, Hodgkiss, Langmead, Lowe, Francis-Angol, Maxwell, Fane, Whitfield, Ngwatala, White (Garnett, 85), Gnahoua.

Subs not used: Patrick, Williams, Brown, McQuilkin.

Referee: Craig Hicks Attendance: 366 (80)