Substitute Hayter scores late on to give Hawks win in FA Cup

THE Hawks came from behind to beat Merthyr Town 2-1 in their second qualifying round FA Cup tie at Westleigh Park.
Jason Prior scored the equalising goal for Hawks in their FA Cup win. Picture: Habibur RahmanJason Prior scored the equalising goal for Hawks in their FA Cup win. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Jason Prior scored the equalising goal for Hawks in their FA Cup win. Picture: Habibur Rahman

A fourth-minute goal by the visitors stunned the home side who still trailed at the break.

But second-half goals from Jason Prior and substitute James Hayter sent the Hawks through to the next round.

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Gosport Borough crashed out of the FA Cup after losing 2-1 in their tie against Swindon Supermarine.

Tyrell Mitford equalised for the home team after the break but a goal from a set piece gave the visitors the win.

Bognor came from behind to proceed to the next round of the FA Cup after winning 2-1 against Weston-super-Mare.

The Rocks went behind in the first half, but an Aden Baldwin own goal on 49 minutes gave them the equaliser.

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The visitors were reduced to 10 men with minutes to go, before James Crane scored the winner in injury-time.

In the Southern League east division, three first-half goals saw Moneyfields run out 3-2 winners at Thame United.

Ryan Pennery opened the scoring on 12 minutes, before the home side equalised.

Goals from Steve Hutchings and Sam Pearce handed the lead back to Moneys.

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Thame scored at the start of the second half but were unable to find an equaliser.

In the Wessex League premier division, Horndean lost 6-0 at Blackfield & Langley.

Petersfield also suffered a 6-0 defeat at Team Solent.

Fareham Town lost 2-1 in their match at Amesbury Town.

Truro City held out to beat AFC Portchester 2-0 with two late goals.

Baffins Milton Rovers slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Lymington Town.

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