Bognor Regis Town 1 Havant and Waterlooville 0
The midfielder's goal two minutes from time rounded off an impressive second half display of flowing football.
Chances were few and far between for both sides in the first half, but the second half saw the Rocks make the most of their wingers as part of a 4-3-3 formation.
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Hide AdWith 20 minutes to play the game opened up, with the hosts' taking the game to their Blue Square South visitors.
Oataway drove home the winner left footed from the edge of the area.
For a full report and pictures see this Thursday's Observer.
Bognor's next game is at home to Brighton on Saturday.