Birstall Stamford came from 2-0 down to beat Belt Road in the Fourth Round.
Nurse saves the day
By Jonathan McKeith. Monday, 15 January 2007.
The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup
Sunday 14 January 2006
Fourth Round
Winning clubs receive £400
Birstall Stamford produced a stirring fightback against Belt Road to move into the Fifth Round of The FA Sunday Cup with a thrilling 5-2 victory.
The visitors looked to be heading out of the competition with the hosts holding a 2-0 advantage with just seven minutes remaining, but goals from Kris Nurse and Steve White forced the match into extra-time.
Stamford were now rampant and fired in two further goals in the opening period of added time. Alex Johnson gave the visitors the lead for the first time before Nurse added his second and the Leicester side's fourth.
Callum Ross capped a fine day with a fifth goal in the dying minutes, much to the delight of Stamford manager Peter Barnsby.
"Most teams would have called it a day at 2-0 but we kept going," said Barnsby. "We have a young side here but they never know when they are beaten. It was a great comeback."
Elsewhere, there were 3-2 wins for Canada at Allerton and Bury Park away to Woolston T&L, while Loft Style Sinners went one better as they beat Quested 4-2.
Wernley were also in fine away form as they ran out 3-0 winners at Seymour KFCA.
In a dramatic finish, The View beat Barry's 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 2-2 after 120 minutes.
The matches at Coundon and Lebeq Tavern Courage were postponed.