Margate returned to winning ways in the Isthmian South-East Division as they comfortably beat basement side Phoenix Sports 2-0 at Mayplace Road East.
After a 2-2 draw with Erith Town in their last league match, and a Velocity Trophy exit in midweek, Ben Greenhalgh and his side were desperate to return to winning ways, and done so relatively comfortably.
The ‘Gate had to wait until the 35th minute to take the lead as a delightful Max Walsh half-volley put the ‘Gate ahead at the half-time break.
It took the ‘Gate just three minutes of the second half to double their advantage as the clinical Ibrahim Olutade sealed another important three points for the Blues as they continue to hunt down the top two in the division.
Margate XI: Wray, Hatfull, Walsh (Duo 70’), Sterling, Ababio (Muwonge 87’), Brand, Olutade (Atkins 80’), Greenhalgh, Davey, Garande, Vint
Subs not used: Hobbs, Peters
Margate Goalscorer’s
Max Walsh 35’
Ibrahim Olutade 48’
Attendance
226
