Five-star Latics stun Dorking

Latics triumphed 5-1 at Dorking

Latics secured their first National League away win of the season in spectacular style in Surrey.

Mike Fondop was the star of the show as he bagged a superb hat-trick, as David Unsworth's men moved two points clear of the drop zone, with games in hand on all the teams below them.

The hosts took the lead through James McShane's eighth-minute goal, but Latics hit back impressively to ease to a big victory.

Fondop equalised in the 18th minute, tapping in after Ben Tollitt's shot was saved, and then put the Latics ahead with the goal of the game in the 34th minute, finding the top corner from outside the box.

Veteran Peter Clarke made it 3-1 in first-half stoppage time and Fondop completed his treble 11 minutes after the restart with a solo effort.

Ellis Chapman capitalised on a defensive error to seal the win in the 64th minute.

I'm delighted for the travelling fans," said boss Unsworth. 

"I hope they enjoyed that as much as we did. It's a nice feeling.

"I wish you could bottle it and sell it, we'd do really well."

Latics are back in action on Saturday when they host Gateshead in a venue-switched FA Trophy tie. 

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