UPDATED:St. David's Grind Out FA Cup Victory Against Tuff Dogs, while the Paget Lions Roar into FA Cup Second Round.
St. David’s 1 Tuff Dogs 0
St. David's secured their place in the FA Challenge Cup Second Round with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Corona League side Tuff Dogs at Lord's in St. David's.
In a match where chances were at a premium, Keishen Bean proved to be the hero for the home side. The First Division's joint leading goalscorer struck in the 19th minute, giving St. David's a lead they would hold onto for the remainder of the game.
Tuff Dogs battled valiantly to find an equalizer, but St. David's defense stood firm to deny their opponents a route back into the match. The Corona League side can be proud of their performance, pushing their First Division opponents all the way.
St. David's will now eagerly await the Second Round draw, hoping for another favorable tie as they bid to progress further in the competition.
Dandy Town Hornets 1 Paget Lions 2
Paget Lions secured their place in the FA Challenge Cup Second Round with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dandy Town Hornets at the BAA Field.
In a tense encounter, Aquino Grant gave Paget the lead just before half-time, capitalising on a chance in the 40th minute to give his side the advantage heading into the break.
The second half saw Dandy Town push for an equaliser, but it was Paget who struck again. Nelson Carpenter doubled their lead in the 78th minute, seemingly putting the game beyond reach.
However, Dandy Town responded immediately. Nathan Ntalu pulled a goal back just four minutes later, setting up a nervy finish to the match.
Despite late pressure from Dandy Town, Paget held on to secure their passage to the next round. The victory will be a boost for the Lions as they look to build momentum in both the FA Cup and the league.
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