Brilliant Blues Secure Impressive Three Points

Margate recorded a hard fought 3-1 win away at Three Bridges on Saturday as they continued their fine recent form.

New signing Enoch Muwonge was named on the bench as the Blues looked to extend their unbeaten run to seven games in the Isthmian South-East Division.

In an otherwise scrappy half, the Blues took the lead in stoppage time of the first half as Ibrahim Olutade converted from the penalty spot to give the ‘Gate a 1-0 lead.

The hosts didn’t take long to get level in the second half though as the Blues backline failed to dela with a long throw into the box, allowing Hayden Velvick to pounce and level the scores.

That quick goal could have unsettled the ‘Gate, however they restored their lead just after the hour mark as Olutade laid a delightful ball off to Harrison Hatfull who fired the ‘Gate back in front.

Despite the lead, Margate knew they would need another which eventually came in the 89th minute as Captain Harry Hudson ensured the points return to Thanet, with Margate moving level on points with 3rd placed Sittingbourne, albeit having played two more games.

Both sides were reduced to ten men in added on time as Josh Hallard received his second yellow card of the game as well as new signing Muwonge was shown a debut red card for two yellow cards, receiving his first for delaying the restart and then an apparent dive in the box. 

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