An explosive first half helped second-placed Chatham to a big Isthmian Premier home win against Canvey Island on Saturday. Kevin Hake’s Chats were four goals to the good as strikers Ashley Nzala and Chris Dickson, alongside man-of-the-match defender Dean Beckwith, struck after a second-minute own goal had put them ahead – only for Jamie Salmon to pull one back for Canvey Island before the break. Forward Kareem Isiaka then put the icing on the cake with the only effort after the restart in their 5-1 victory in front of a crowd of 1,634 at the Bauvill Stadium. Chats remain six points behind lead…
