North's 'best in four years' all in vain
NORTH saw their Hampshire Cup run come to an end after being edged out by the odd goal in a five-goal thriller at Lymington Town on Saturday afternoon.
And it left their coach William Woodford wondering how they had lost it 3-2 on the UK south coast, with a mad half-hour spell deciding the game after a goal-less opening hour.
Lymington broke the deadlock on the hour mark and despite a couple of Luke Mollet efforts and Craig Mollet hitting the post, held that lead for much of this last-32 clash.
But then a double-strike from North – or specifically, Chris Le Cheminant – turned the tie on its head.
However, what proved to be a topsy-turvy last half-hour turned again late on.
A misplaced pass in the North midfield allowed Lymington the chance to level it, which they did, setting up the prospect of another penalty shootout – with no extra-time played in this competition.
That was not needed, though, as Lymington netted a winner in the dying stages to progress.
'The lads are absolutely gutted,' Woodford said.
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