Saturday`s Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Review

The Ebac Northern League and Buildbase FA Vase champions took an early 7th minute lead through Dillon Morse.

And 20 minutes later, they doubled their advantage with Carl Finnigan`s close range finish.

And a minute from time, the substantial away following in the 1,814 crowd were celebrating as Finnigan made it 3-0 just in front of them with a minute to go.

Not far away, Darlington`s league rivals Blyth Spartans – more used to creating cup upsets – became giantkilled themselves as they were knocked out by upwardly mobile Evo-Stik League Premier high-flyers Shaw Lane AFC at Croft Park.

Paul Clayton opened the scoring for the visitors on 6 minutes.

Substitute Adam Wrightson then smashed home on 57 minutes, to give the Spartans hope.

However, those hopes were dashed 5 minutes into time added on when sub Damien Reeves headed into an empty after a defensive mix-up.

Another National League North side to bow out against lower league opposition were Tamworth, who lost 1-0 at Marston Road against Evo-Stik Premier outfit Stafford Rangers.

The only goal of the game came from Izak Reid in the 63rd minute.

Evo-Stik League South club Weymouth caused an upset by ousting National League South newcomers Chippenham Town from the competition at the Bob Lucas Stadium.

These teams were league rivals only last season, but it still has to go down as a `shock` - especially as the Terras won with ten-men after Calvin Brooks received a second yellow card 15 minutes from time.

The home side were already two-up by then with goals from Charlie Davis after 26 minutes and Mark Cooper 5 minutes after the break.

Bostik League North side Haringey Borough created another upset by knocking out Chippenham`s league rivals Welling United – and on their own Park View Road patch to boot.

Ralston Gabriel gave Boro a great start with the opener after 5 minutes.

Florent Bojaj equalised just shy of the hour-mark, but a Gabriel penalty 11 minutes from time earned the Essex side a great win.

National League North side Boston United almost became Midland League minnows Haughmond`s latest FA Cup victims, but they will have to do it again as a late Scott Ryan goal earned the lower league side a replay.

The Pilgrims dominated proceedings against the side three divisions below them in the Pyramid, but the failure to convert chances cost them.

Jan Yeomans had given the hosts the lead, but a combination of brave defending and poor decision making ensured the two sides will meet again on Tuesday night with the prospects of another Haughmond upset very much on the cards.

Boston`s league rivals Alfreton Town also face a testing away replay as they were held to a 2-2 draw at the Impact Arena by Evo-Stik South East side AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

Goals from Joel Gyasi and Nabill Shariff gave Diamonds a two-goal lead before Brody Robertson pulled one back for the hosts.

Billy Priestley equalised 5 minutes from time.

FC United of Manchester will at least have home advantage after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Toolstation Northern Counties East League Handsworth Parramore`s Sandy Lane.

Steve Irwin gave the Reds a 34th minute lead from the spot.

Pat Lindley grabbed the Parras` leveller in the 90th minute.

Leamington avoided a banana skin by winning 2-0 in Hereford against Step 5 Midland League Premier Division side Westfields.

However, the Brakes left it late at Allpay Park, and just when time looked to be ticking away from them the breakthrough arrived, Colby Bishop rising highest to power a header into the roof of the net 5 minutes from time.

The striker then helped to make the game safe deep into stoppage time as he was fouled by Matt Sysum - the Westfields centre-back receiving a red card.

Rob Thompson-Brown stepped up to convert the penalty.

National League South side Braintree Town face a tricky midweek replay after being held to a 2-2 draw at Cressing Road by Evo-Stik League South Premier newcomers Royston Town.

Royston held the lead at half-time through Scott Bridges, so the hosts had to come from behind after the break, but after getting their noses in front with goals by Luke Allan and Karl Oliyide, they would have fancied going on to win.

However, Royston showed their mettle and came back to grab an equaliser through Adam Marriott.

Royston were forced to play the final 7 minutes a man short and two fouls by Romelle Alomenu within 60 seconds of each other saw the Crows full-back receive two bookings and a red card.

Braintree`s league rivals St Albans City must travel to St Ives on Monday after they were held to a 3-3 thriller at Clarence Park by Evo-Stik South East side Cambridge City.

The Saints went two-up inside 18 minutes with a Rhys Murrell-Williamson header a Sam Merson effort.

Cambridge crucially pulled one back on the stroke of half-time from Ryan Sharman.

And then on 66 Lewis Wilson pulled Cambridge level.

On 75 minutes Merson headed home Jason Banton`s cross to make it 3-2 to theb Saints, but with 5 remaining, Ross Paterson earned the visitors from two divisions lower a replay.

Another National; League South side facing a tricky away midweek replay are Hemel Hempstead Town, who were held to a goalless draw at Vauxhall Road by Bostik Premier outfit Wingate & Finchley.

As do Hampton & Richmond Borough after Bostik North side Potters Bar Town held them to a 1-1 draw at the Beveree.

It looked to be heading for an upset when David Sota popped up to break the deadlock in the 74th minute for the lower league side.

But a spot-kick from sub Duncan Culley rescued the Beavers.

Poole Town eased through a very tricky tie against Evo-Stik South West neighbours Salisbury FC in front of an excellent crowd of 995 at the Ray Mac.

Poole broke the deadlock just past the hour-mark, when skipper Jamie Whisken headed home a corner.

The Whites came close to an equaliser when sub Chris Shephard fed Marvin Brooks but the post denied him a goal against his former club.

Jez Bedford sealed the game for the visitors with a second goal on the break.

Bath City emphatically ensured there was to be no upset at Twerton Park as the National League South side strolled through 6-0 against Cherry Red Records Combined Counties Leaguers Knaphill.

Jack Compton netted his third goal in two games to put City on the road to victory, but it was Nick McCootie and Nat Jarvis that stole the show.

McCootie set up the next two goals for Jarvis and Andy Watkins, and wrapped off a man-of-the-match display with his first score of the campaign.

Jarvis bagged himself a match ball come full-time with two late goals to complete his hat-trick.

Bath`s league rivals Chelmsford City went one better at Melbourne Stadium against Bostik South visitors Ramsgate.

Chris Dickson netted a hat-trick and Michael Spillane, Tom Hitchcock, Jim Stevenson and Anthony Church singles as the Clarets hammered the Rams 7-0 – five of the goals coming in the second half.

Eastbourne Borough squeezed through after a 4-3 win over Bostik League South side Carshalton Athletic.

The Sports broke out an early lead with Yemi Odubade smashing home a brilliant cross by Harley Willard.

Captain Sergio Torres doubled the lead just 8 minutes later after a great strike from 20 yards out.

Carshalton were offered a route back into the match after 23 minutes after a ball into the box was deflected by Ian Simpemba into his own net.

Shortly before half-time, Odubade got his second goal after connecting to a ball by Charlie Harris.

It took just 45 seconds for The Sports to increase their lead as Jamie Taylor scored from distance to give Borough a 4-1 lead.

The game then turned on its head as Carshalton got another goal back after 69 minutes as Raheem Sterling-Parker looped a ball over a stranded Bailey Vose.

The game was well and truly on 9 minutes later after a break by The Robins' front line completely caught out the defence as Bobby Price made it 4-3.

The visitors dominated the latter stages of the game with many chances, but Borough managed to hold on to see themselves through to Monday's draw.

Eastbourne`s league rivals Dartford progressed 3-1 at Princes Park against Bostik North new boys Barking, who took an early 7th minute lead courtesy of an own goal.

But an Elliot Bradbrook hat-trick including a brace of penalties, in the 26th, 34th and 65th minutes sealed the Darts progress.

Havant & Waterlooville came back from an early 4th minute Ian Traylor goal down to Evo-Stik League South Premier side Merthyr Town to win 2-1 at Westleigh Park.

It wasn`t until 7 minutes after the break that Jason Prior pulled the Hawks level and then sub James Hayter won it for the hosts 13 minutes from time.

Wealdstone are also safely through, beating Bostik South side Faversham Town 4-0 at Grosvenor Vale.

Danny Green bagged a brace in the 28th and 39th minutes – the second from the spot – with Matty Whichelow on 48 minutes and Dan Fitchett on 70 minutes adding the others.

Concord Rangers made comfortable progress at home against Southern Counties East League side Tunbridge Wells.

Goals from Khale Da Costa and Billy Roast inside the opening 9 minutes put the Beachboys in control and then Kyron Farrell after 16 minutes and Lewis Knights on 38 minutes killed off the Kent visitors.

And Truro City got over their potential home banana skin by beating Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier side AFC Portchester at Treyew Road.

Goals from sub Rocky Neal and Niall Thompson saw the White Tigers through.

Ten-man Gloucester City went out of the cup at the first hurdle, beaten by National League South rivals Hungerford Town.

After 18 minutes, City were made to pay for some poor defending by the lively Nick Bignall, as he got in behind defence before rounding Tom Hadler and applying a smart finish.

But on 38 minutes, Sam Avery was sent for an early shower after fouling Stefan Brown in the box, although it appeared the Hungerford man had tripped on the ball.

The striker stepped up, and duly sent Hadler the wrong way from the spot just before half-time.

It was Brown who slotted home for his second of the afternoon on 69 minutes to make sure of the Crusaders progress.

Another all-National League South tie saw Bognor Regis Town go through 2-1 at Nyewood Lane against Wetson-super-Mare.

It was the Seagulls who led at the break through Jake Reid`s 43rd minute effort.

But just 4 minutes into the second half, an Aden Baldwin own goal levelled the tie and then defender James Crane popped up with the Rocks` winner in stoppage time.

Another all-National League South tie at The Terrapura Ground saw struggling hosts Whitehawk beaten 3-1 by Oxford City.

A brace from Zac McEachran and one from Reece Fleet cancelled out Enoch Andoh`s 28th minute opener for the Hawks

National League North club Kidderminster Harriers faced the BBC camera in the lunchtime kick-off at ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League minnows Deeping Rangers, but came through 4-2.

Emmanuel Sonupe bagged a brace while Andre Wright and Andre Brown were also on target for Harriers.

The hosts were barely in the game as an attacking force but netted twice from their three chances on the day through Dan Schiavi and Scott Mooney to ensure they were never quite out of sight.

Harrogate Town booked their place in the next round with a 3-0 win over Toolstation Northern Counties East League side Penistone Church at The CNG Stadium.

It took until the 57th minute for Town to open the scoring as Terry Kennedy scored his fourth goal in seven appearances; converting Jack Emmett’s pass at the back post.

Emmett then got the hosts second, applying the final touch to Josh Falkingham’s shot, before Ben Parker converted Ryan Fallowfield’s cross to score his first Harrogate goal and seal the win.

AFC Telford United advanced with a 2-0 home win against Evo-Stik League Premier side Barwell.

Jordan Gough and Jordan Murphy got the goals in front of 541 fans at the New Bucks Head to seal a spot in Monday's draw.

Brackley Town moved into the next round after a comfortable 3-0 victory over hosts Kingstonian.

Lee Ndlovu opened the scoring in the 24th minute with an uncontested header from a corner, and 50 seconds into the second half the lead was doubled by Andy Brown.

In the 73rd minute Matt Lowe's near post shot was allowed in to make the score 3-0.

A hat-trick from Ashley Chambers sealed Nuneaton Town`s passage at the expense of Evo-Stik League South Premier high-flyers King`s Lynn Town, whose Cameron Norman replied late on.

Chorley made no mistake as they won 3-1 at former rivals and now Evo-Stik Premier Stalybridge Celtic.

Marcus Carver scored the only first half goal for the Magpies, with Josh Wilson doubling that 6 minutes into the second period.

Liam Dickinson pulled one back from the spot for Celtic with 2 minutes to go, but there was still time for Jason Walker to add a third for Matt Jansen`s side.

In all-National League North ties, Bradford Park Avenue stormed into the next round with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Southport.

Adam Boyes opened the scoring just 16 minutes when he got on the end of a good move through himself and Wayne Brooksby before Oli Johnson set the perfect lay-off for Boyes to add yet another goal to his ever-growing tally this season.

And Avenue had a second just 2 minutes later as great play from Graham Kelly saw him cross for Johnson who finished well on the half volley.

Just after half-time Bradford sealed the victory as Brooksby beat his man again before Johnson forced a save from Mark Halstead, the ball falling to Boyes whose low cross-shot was touched home by Javan Vidal.

Gainsborough Trinity fought back from conceding an early goal at Spennymoor Town to win their tie 2-1, thanks to an Ioan Evans’ 88th minute winner.

Glen Taylor gave Moors a 17th-minute breakthrough.

Ash Worsforld levelled with his fourth of season, firing into the top corner from 25 yards in the second half and then came Evans` late winner.

Jon Parkin bagged a brace to send York City through Salford City.

The home team had earlier taken the lead on the stroke of half-time through Liam Hogan’s header.

But Parkin levelled the scores early in the second half with the 200th goal of his career.

The former Hull and Stoke striker went on to claim the winner on 85 minutes when he deflected an Amari Morgan-Smith shot into the net.

Stockport County went through at Edgeley Park against neighbours Curzon Ashton, courtesy of a fine strike from Adam Thomas 7 minutes into the second period.