FA Cup: News from the 4th Qualifying Round
Let's look at some of the best moments from the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Yeovil Town 2 - 0 Southend United
At Huish Park, Yeovil Town defeated National League side Southend United with two superb goals.
After just two minutes, Glovers took the lead through a stunning strike from Jake Wannell and despite heavy pressure from their higher division opponents during the second half, they secured their progress after Jordan Young smashed home a superb goal on 67 minutes.
Southend continued to pile on the pressure after Yeovil went 2-0 up. However, the backline of the home side stood firm to keep only their third clean sheet of the season.
George, a Yeovil fan from Somerset, said: "What a win, I hope we get a decent draw in the next round now."
On the morning after the match, the Yeovil social media account was delighted with the result and performance. They'll be hoping for a decent match in the next round and will hope to have a good FA Cup run.
Good Morning Glovers. 👋
— Yeovil Town F.C. (@YTFC) October 15, 2023
How are we feeling?#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/e31nrxLylv
Hartlepool 0 - 2 Chester FC
Hartlepool United exited the FA Cup at the first hurdle as Chester FC ran out 2-0 winner.
The game started with the home side on the front foot, as Umerah and Dieseruvwe looked to join up play at the top of the pitch. However, it was the visitors that took the lead early on. A driving run and smart pass from Burke found Whitehouse, and the attacker finished first-time from the edge of the box.
Despite the pressure from the home side throughout the match, it was Chester from the National League North that struck again. A ball through the middle left Onariase in a heap, with Caton sliding a shot under Jameson to double the lead.
The National League side from the North East put the pressure on straight from the restart, with a Umerah header looping into Stanway’s hands. Minutes later, Hendrie had a go from distance, but the held on to the ball well.
Chester saw out the game comfortably in the end. That will have disappointed those associated with Hartlepool.
The video below contains the thoughts from the Chester boss. Footage from Chester FC TV - YouTube
YouTuber @stevemanser was clearly delighted with the performance. He commented on the video: "Amazing win for the club. Congrats to Calum, the team, and everyone involved. Fair play to the 400+ supporters who had a cracking day out. I really hope Cal genuinely takes some rare time to savour the prestige of recent success and now being in the 1st round proper of the FA Cup.
"Yes, it's the players getting the job done for us all, but again - hearing him talk like this, it's plain to see that he's a huge part of what we achieve. His approach, work ethic, rapport with all levels of the club."
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Ebbsfleet United 2 Slough Town 2
Ebbsfleet United just about avoided a major upset after visitors Slough scored two own goals on Saturday.
The home side twice trailed against their lower-league visitors and only remain in the competition after two blunders. Both sides will now be hoping for a potentially lucrative reward in the first round should they progress after a replay.
