It's been so far, so good for Cup debutants.
Hazelhurst v Hetton Lyons CC
The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup
Semi-Final
2pm, Sunday 21 March 2010
Gander Green Lane, Sutton United FC
Winning clubs receive £1000, losers receive £300
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Hazelhurst are just one match away from achieving a special feat as they look to reach The Final of The FA Sunday Cup competition at their first attempt.
Opponents Hetton Lyons will prove a difficult hurdle, however, having won this competition in 2006 and 2008 and losing last year to eventual winners Scots Grey in the Fourth Round.
Hazelhurst joint-manager Sam Samson is fully aware of what is at stake for his side, and is enjoying the test of facing teams from around the country.
He said: "We're really excited about the game. We're used to playing teams from around our way, but now we're playing on a national stage so it's great to be playing teams outside of your comfort zone.
"We don't know anything about our opponents apart from the fact they have previously won the competition, and we just relish playing teams from outside our area."
With the prospect of an appearance at Anfield in The inal a real possibility, Samson is aware of the opportunity that his players have, but is not looking too far beyond this weekend's match.
"We just take each game as it comes," he added. "We have been very pleased with our performances in The Cup so far. To reach the Semi-Final in our first attempt, I think we have exceeded our expectations."
The Morden and District Sunday League Football side have displayed their attacking prowess in their previous two fixtures, scoring ten goals, but with Hetton Lyons a vastly experienced side in the competition, this should prove to be an entertaining fixture.
Video highlights of this match will be available to watch on TheFA.com on Monday, so make sure you return to see those.
