FC Isle of Man emerged as comprehensive 5-2 winners in a high-scoring affair against Longridge Town on Saturday afternoon.
The Ravens’ potent attack proved the difference, with Adam Adebiyi and Charlie Higgins each scoring twice.
Higgins opened the scoring inside 30 seconds as he was found by Sam Baines, controlled to leave his defender for toast, held off a challenge and slotted home through the legs of keeper Kai Crowe
FC Isle of Man doubled their lead just five minutes later Charlie Higgins turned provider to release Pinnington, who slotted the ball into the bottom corner, beyond Crowe’s grasp/
Longridge came out with renewed purpose in the second half and found a route back into the game in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a Karl Clark own goal, though to be fair, it was a great header.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as Adebiyi restored the two-goal cushion for the Ravens just five minutes later, making it 1-3.
Adebiyi struck again soon after to make it 1-4 before being replaced by Joe Middleton, denying him the chance at a hat trick.
The match was effectively put to bed by Adebiyi’s second before Higgins added a fifth with a delightful lob over Crowe.
Longridge defender Matthew Van Wyk added a late consolation for the home side late on, but it was merely a footnote on a day dominated by the Ravens’ forward line.
