Guest double helps the Bulls to continue charge
The away win left Funk’s side eight points clear of nearest rivals Handsworth Parramore after 24 games.
The AFC Mansfield boss said: “First of all I’m freezing — but I’m really warm inside because the lads delivered a great Christmas present for everyone.
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Hide Ad“Hemsworth are always an organised side so you could argue it’s a bit of a surprise that we came here and dominated.”
A frantic start saw Philip Buxton give the Bulls an eighth-minute lead with an effort from outside the penalty area.
Nick Guest, returning to his old stomping ground, netted either side of what was ultimately a consolation goal for the hosts.
Latching on to Jason White’s long ball, Guest rounded the keeper and slotted into an empty net on 14 minutes before heading in from close-range nine minutes later.
Top-scorer Ollie Fearon turned in a corner on 69 minutes.
Man-of-the-match Matty Plummer completed the Bulls’ rout as he latched onto Connor Smythe’s through ball in added time to make it 5-1.