Another great result that makes it 6 wins on the bounce for the boys in blue as we continue our push to secure play-off places!
The first chance of the game fell to us after only 2 minutes as Chris Acott played Sam Grouse in on the right hand side, his cross to the back post fell to Liam Donaghy, who’s effort from a tight angle went wide.
Donaghy was soon involved again as it was his defence splitting ball to Grouse in the 11th minute that proved to be the assist, as Grouse buried his shot into the bottom corner of the goal.
Midway through the half it was nearly 2 as Macaulay Holmes drove a header from a Acott corner straight into hand of the goalkeeper.
A fantastic cross field ball from Holmes followed by a magic touch by Acott who then nutmegged his man on the byline put him on in on goal. He cut it back for Grouse who’s shot narrowly went wide of the post.
Paget had a their first real chance after 35 minutes which forced Tommy Dyche to get down to his right hand side to tip the powerful shot round the bottom of the post for a corner.
HT: Paget Rangers 0-1 AIFC
Ivanhoe’s lead was doubled 10 minutes into the 2nd half as Gabe Webster slotted through for Acott, who clipped it cleverly over the keeper and into the goal.
Against the run of play, Paget got a goal back to potentially make it a nervy final 15 minutes.
We soon managed to restore our 2 goal lead in the 86th minute as Grouse calmly smashed home after Acott played a outstanding cross-pitch ball straight into the path of his run.
Moments before the final whistle, Sam Grouse rounded the keeper and passed into an empty net to claim his hatrick and well and truly finish off the game!
Next up, we have a massive game as we host 3rd places Darlaston at home on Saturday, would be superb to get a big crowd to back the lads for that one!