ISTHMIAN PREMIER By Stephen McEnnerney

HORNCHURCH 2 Muldoon 69, Akinwande 78 CANVEY ISLAND 0BREAKTHROUGH: Ollie Muldoon opens the scoring for Hornchurch HORNCHURCH boss Steve Morison praised his players as they celebrated Christmas early with victory over Canvey Island in a scrappy game. The win extended the Urchins’ lead at the top to eight points after tasting defeat for the first time last week. Morison said: “It’s a win, a clean sheet and two good goals. It’s pleasing to bounce back after our last game. “Everyone still needs to catch us and ...