Haverhill goalkeeper Tim Catley is stretched off the field
photo courtesy of Paul Tebbutt
The points were shared in the first ever meeting between these two sides as neither were able to find the net.
Haverhill had the better chances of the opening period, Louie Farrington's header coming off the heels of defender Lewis Carr on the goal line and away goalkeeper Luke McShane looking in fine form to save from Adam Ben-Saud twice and to push Richard Heller's shot away from goal.
Debutante Tim Catley was also called into action in the home goal near the end of the first half to push Jordan Collins' free kick behind at full stretch.
The second half was more about incidents rather than efforts on goal, CRC's Rory McAuley being sent off for violent conduct after 78 minutes and his manager being asked to leave the dugout after protesting the decision.
Haverhill also lost two players through with Catley going off with a suspected torn calf after 71 minutes (Wayne Goddard replacing him in goal) and Ryan Holder going off in added time with a right knee strain.
Subs - Sam Green (for Tim Catley, 71), Dan Pilcher, Ryan Kent (for Marc Abbott, 85), Martin Westcott (for Paul Stokes, 65).
Goals - None.
Bookings - Marc Abbott (45+2, foul), Colin Vowden (56, dissent), Ryan Holder (61, persistent infringement), Marcus Hunt (89, foul).
Red cards - None.
CRC : Luke McShane, Perry Bowe, Jordan Collins, Lewis Carr, Zac Costello, Rory McAuley, Craig Bussens, Mikey Hyem, Piers Wixon, Adam Marriott, Michael Kirby.
Subs - Calvin Dinsley, Jordan Patrick (for Craig Bussens, 46), Sam Ives, John Yambasu (for Piers Wixon, 89), Paul Smith.
Goals - None.
Bookings - None.
Red cards - Rory McAuley (78, violent conduct).