An air of uncertainty swept across western Bristol before Cadbury Heath and Bodmin Town shook hands for the second time in less than a week.
Last time out it looked as though Heath would advance into the next round, however Danny O'Hagan's 98th-minute equaliser set up this replay.
Therefore, it was Bodmin who had to make the reverse trip up the M5 to see whether they or their hosts should progress in the Emirates FA Cup.
From afar this fixture could have been mistaken for a North London derby not just because of the hosts red and white stripe against Town’s white away jersey but also the intensity and attitude with which this game launched.
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The it took just two minutes for Heath and Sacha Tong to continue their fine FA Cup goalscoring form after a corner routine was bundled past Joe Tickle.
The young striker wasn't going to waste any opportunity to increase his tally in the Cup and he effortlessly looped a half volley over Tickle for his fifth FA Cup goal in just three games.
With the first half coming to a close, the hosts were persistent in their attack and Kristian Lee finished off a fine passing move that Arsenal would have been proud of for Heath’s third.
Meanwhile, in the first 45 minutes three fluorescent yellow footballs were heaved deep into the nearby housing estates surrounding the 22 men frantically pursuing to progress in the competition.
The second half, though, exemplified similarities from the first meeting as the game took a turn with Bodmin dictating proceedings.
Chance after chance was squandered by the visitors, until their perseverance eventually came to fruition as centre back Ed Timmons tapped home after some strong play from substitute Stuart Dower down the left-hand side.
Town’s defender could have, and probably should have, had another to pull his side back into the game, but his toe poke floated up and over the crossbar.
With Bodmin pushing high up the pitch in frantic search of another goal, Cadbury managed to counter through George Boon who handed the ball on a plate Horace Orinsby to tap home into an empty net, putting the game out of reach.
And that was how the game ended. After 90 minutes, many a tough tackle and seven footballs lost Cadbury Heath were the victors.
Reaction
Heath’s club secretary Martin Painter was thrilled with the victory.
He said: “I felt as though we had the chances to make the game dead and buried when we travelled on Saturday.
“To take more of our opportunities this time around is pleasing and I felt we certainly deserved the win.
“The whole club look forward to the next round.”
Despite the loss, Town’s club secretary Nick Giles maintained positive and said: “It's a disappointing result but we look forward to participating in The FA Cup next year.”
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