Hendon went down to a 3-0 defeat at Northwood this afternoon as the pre-season preparations draw to a close, just one friendly remaining on Tuesday at Hemel Hempstead. The home side took the lead in the 42nd minute through Gavin Hart, the only goal of the opening period. Goals in the last ten minutes from Ross Hanley and Peter Dean completed the win for Northwood. Hendon's best chance came in the 72nd minute when Nas Richardson saw his shot tipped over the bar after good work from Jamie Busby and Wayne O'Sullivan.