Tyrone Sterling’s first-half header was just what the doctor ordered in Margate’s Isthmian Premier home win against Lewes. Gate earned a 2-0 triumph at Hartsdown Park in front of a crowd of 372.
Experienced Grenada international centre-half Sterling powered home on the 25-minute mark from Ben Greenhalgh’s corner before the Margate player-assistant doubled their advantage on the hour last weekend.
Gate boss Reece Prestedge had said he wanted more set-piece goals from his side ahead of kick-off - and Sterling delivered. Prestedge revealed: “It’s quite funny. “I had said we need more goals from corners and setplays.
Then, Tyrone pops up with an unbelievable header. “If you watch it, the power he gets behind it is great. It’s good when stuff like that pays off.” Influential Gate player makes Team-of-the-Week While Prestedge was pleased to see Sterling score, he won’t be putting any undue pressure on his backline to regularly contribute at the other end.