Great start in FA Cup

By Clare Newman

Saturday, August 11, 2012

 

THE road to the FA Cup final began in style today (Saturday) for the Island's senior sides.

In the first extra-preliminary round of the competition, Aleks Przespolewski struck twice for Newport as they travelled to New Milton Town, and won 2-0, while East Cowes Vics came from 2-0 down to defeat Verwood Town at Beatrice Avenue.

After a goalless first half, Verwood scored two goals inside two minutes to seemingly put the game beyond doubt.

But Vics were determined and a great floating header from Matt Evans brought them to within a goal. A rangy effort from captain Wayne Newnham levelled affairs, before a fantastic free kick in injury time from Keelan Sainsbury won it.

Cowes Sports visit Christchurch tomorrow (Sunday).

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