Marriott Nets in Impressive Debut - Ipswich Town News
Blues striker Jack Marriott marked his first start for loan club Woking with a goal, an assist and a sponsor’s man of the match award as the Skrill Premier side beat Dartford 3-0 at the Kingfield Stadium this evening. Town boss Mick McCarthy was at the game to watch the 19-year-old in action.
Marriott netted his first senior goal in the 63rd minute, then supplied the cross for ex-Cambridge man Scott Rendell to add the second 12 minutes later.
Joe McNerney completed the scoring in the 77th minute before Marriott left the field to a standing ovation with two minutes remaining.
The first-year pro, who was making his first senior start, will next be in action for the Cards in their home game against Hyde on Saturday.
After the game he tweeted: "Absolutely loved that tonight, great 3-0 win, a goal and an assist! Fans were unreal as well! Looking forward to Saturday now!!"
Meanwhile, David October played the full 90 minutes for Histon as they drew 2-2 at home to Oxford City in the Skrill North.
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