In an enthralling FA Cup replay, it was a night of high drama and a test of nerves as the visiting team managed to secure their place in the third round after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory. The hosts had taken a commanding lead with Ben Garrity finding the net twice, once early in the game and again shortly after the break. However, the visitors fought back valiantly, with Harvey White and Kane Hemmings bringing the score level, sending the match into extra time. Despite Ryan Loft’s late goal that seemed to seal the deal for the hosts, a last-minute equalizer by Nathan Thompson took the match to penalties. Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond emerged as the hero, saving crucial spot-kicks and ensuring his team’s progression to the next round where they will face non-league Maidstone. The shootout ended 4-3, a testament to the resilience and determination of the visitors.
