By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town bowed out of the FA Cup after a late goal saw them beaten 1-0 at Blyth Spartans in the Second Qualifying Round replay at Croft Park.
Spartans’ substitute Dan Maguire popped up nine minutes from time to stab the ball home from close range following a fine run and cross from Jamie Holmes.
A Harry Clayton winner and a last-gasp penalty save by Will Jaaskelainen saw Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup 1st round proper after a replay victory in Kettering.
On a night of high drama, the Dabbers overcame Southern Premier League high-flyers on their home turf in Northants.
Two first half goals ensured Nantwich Town progressed to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at home to Halesowen Town.
Strikes from Sean Cooke and then Sam Hall in the final six minutes of the first half were enough for the Dabbers.
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson was “over the moon” after watching his Dabbers triumph in their FA Cup replay at Marine.
Nantwich are through to the 3rd Qualifying Round after a battling 3-2 win last night (September 20).
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