Waltham Forest 1-2 Ilford

Ilford left the Matchday Centre in Walthamstow with all three points as they beat Waltham Forest to move into 4th place.

Forest keeper Hunt, who had recovered from last week’s injury against local rivals Wadham Lodge, thwarted former Pennant front man Chris Stevens who made the most of a fortunate bounce to get through.

Tulloch then forced a chance for the hosts but hit straight at the keeper before play switched straight up the other end and Hunt made another good block.

However the visitors did lead when Stevens punished Forest, peeling off the back line and slotting past Hunt but Forest almost got back into the game when Mahmoud got through but the Ilford keeper pounced on the ball.

Kubilay Akbayrak scored an absolutely ridiculous goal from about 40 yards out, dropping a shoulder and smashing one into the top corner and see the sides go into the half level.

However as is with Forest’s season to date and after dominating they fell behind again when Hunt came out to clear but missed the ball allowing Carl Mullings to roll the ball home.

Thereafter Ilford missed a host of chances to finish their opponents off but they couldn’t do this although they managed to take the points which sees Forest second bottom with just one point from twelve games.