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Blues Make It Ten Unbeaten In League
Margate made it ten unbeaten in the Isthmian South-East as they overcome a tricky test away at Littlehampton Town, winning 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Ibrahim Olutade’s 17th goal of the season, this one from the spot gave the ‘Gate a 1-0 half-time lead.
Hosts Littlehampton were reduced to ten men as George Gaskin was sent from the field of play, giving the Blues a numerical advantage on the pitch, as well as the scoreline.
A Louie Atkins strike 14 minutes from time gave the visitors the feeling that they would cruise to a comfortable three points, however four minutes from time the hosts halved the deficit as substitute Ben Cheverton made it 2-1.
Despite ten minutes added time, Margate held on for another impressive three points which cements their current standing in the top five of the division.
Margate XI: Wray, Hatfull, Hudson, Ababio (Muwonge 79’), Brand, Olutade (Sterling 90+7), Greenhalgh (Duo 80’), Knight, Davey, Atkins (Allen 87’), Garande
Subs not used: Peters
Goalscorers
Olutade 13’ (P)
Atkins 76’
Attendance
165
Saturday, 14 December 2024
By MFC Media
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