Kyle Watson scored his first goal for FC Isle of Man as the Ravens thrashed AFC Liverpool 5-0.
The result was also a first for Rick Holden as he picked up his first home win as Ravens boss.
AFC Liverpool started on the front foot and could’ve led if Callum Sherry hadn’t been on hand to cut out the cross.
The visitors could have taken the lead shortly after as Elliot Taylor was played in on goal, Michael Williams managed to get back to exert pressure before Adam Killey made a big save to keep it goalless.
Josh Cain then had to come to the rescue moments later to stop Joel Skillen going through on goal before Al Maitland denied Cameron Rooney with a vital block.
The Ravens got a proper foothold in the game as a free kick fell the way of Ste Whitley who saw his shot deflected past David Parkinson 1-0.
Despite some pressure from the visitors, it remained 1-0 at the break as the Ravens back line held firm.
Into the second half, AFC Liverpool started brightly and Killey had to deal with a tricky ball over the ball which could’ve left him stranded.
Charlie Higgins then drew a top drawer save from Parkinson as he made a stunning one handed diving stop to prevent what would’ve been a brilliant goal.
Higgins would get his goal moments later as he danced through some challenges and teed up Dean Pinnington, his effort was blocked and came back to Higgins who slotted home to double the lead.
Just two moments later, the Ravens were awarded a penalty as the ball appeared to be handled in the box following a corner, with the visitors reduced to 10 men.
With Higgins having missed his last spot kick, up stepped Watson, who sent Parkinson the wrong way to make it 3-0 and score his first Ravens goal.
As another corner led to another scramble in the box, Higgins grabbed his second before teeing up Dean Pinnington late on to bend one into the top corner to make it 5-0.
The game was only marred by a melee at the end which saw Higgins sent off and Joe Middleton booked.
Our next game is away on Saturday December 20 at Glossop North End.
Man of the match: Josh Cain
