Margate FC Women secured three points on the road as they beat Aylesford 2nds in a nail biting league fixture on Sunday afternoon, winning 4-3.
The ‘Gate travelled to Aylesford low on numbers as Gaffer Steph Meek kitted up to secure a full squad. Carrying a couple of injuries, the side knew that this match would be defining as to whether they could still finish the season in the top two.
The ‘Gate channelled their frustrations from last week’s defeat and quickly netted the first goal, with Speller calmly placing the ball in the back of the net.
The home side however, keen to climb out of relegation continued to test the defence, continually pinging long balls out to the wingers. Their perseverance paid off and the home side equalised in the 13th minute. .
A second goal for Speller and one for Chapman, assisted by Kemp, saw the ‘Gate head into half time with a 3-1 lead.
Just a minute into the second half a sluggish Margate side allowed Aylesford to secure their second of the game closing the gap to just one goal.
Niblett and Conabeer linked nicely on the wing and a shot from a narrow angle on the wing headed straight for goal assisted by a knock by the home defender to restore a two goal advantage.
In the closing minutes of the game Aylesford netted a third goal setting up a tense final few minutes, however the ‘Gate held onto a 4-3 win.
Margate FC Women next face Baldon Sports away on Sunday 14th May with kick-off at 2:30pm