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FC Isle of Man begin pre-season with win over Brackley Town

Higgins double and Murray strike earns victory at The Bowl

FC Isle of Man have made a positive start to their pre-season schedule with a 3-1 victory over National League North side Brackley Town on Friday night (5 July).

The visiting side - based three leagues above 'The Ravens' - took the lead three minutes before half-time courtesy of Gareth Dean's header from a Scott Pollock free-kick.

Five minutes after the restart a quickfire double from FC Isle of Man's Charlie Higgins put the Manx side 2-1 up before the returning Luke Murray netted a third for the hosts on 74 minutes.

Speaking to FC Isle of Man's club media at full-time, manager Paul Jones says he was pleased with many aspects of his team's performance:

FC Isle of Man face their second pre-season test this coming Saturday (13 July).

They will face NWCFL Division One North Side Ashton Town at the Ballacloan Stadium in Ramsey, kicking-off at 4pm.

 

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