FA Cup: Hastings United face replay after six-goal thriller, heartbreak for Little Common

Hastings United conceded an injury time goal as Worthing forced a replay after a six-thriller at the Pilot Field.
Daniel Ajakaiye. Picture by Scott WhiteDaniel Ajakaiye. Picture by Scott White
Daniel Ajakaiye. Picture by Scott White

Sam Beale opened the scoring for Hastings on seven minutes. Excellent work by Ben Pope win a corner from nothing in the box, and Beale's corner went directly in.

Worthing replied three minutes later after a low cross in to the box met by Reece Myles-Meekens, who converted at the near post.

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On 23 minutes the visitors took the lead when Hastings failed to clear a deep corner, and Danny Barker hit a looping volley into the top corner.

But on 32 minutes it was level again when Jack Dixon powered home a header.

It took until the 78th minute for the next goal and it was Daniel Ajakaiye who got it. A brilliant run by Lanre Azeez set up Ajakaiye, who scored with his second attempt.

But in additional time Shola Ayoola got the equaliser for Worthing who took the game to a reply.

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The club tweeted after: "A riveting match here at the Pilot Field has resulted in a draw and a replay in Worthing to be played soon. Thanks to everyone who attended or kept up with the updates today. Your support is appreciated as ever."

Little Common put up a good fight against Southern League Premier Division Hendon and it took an 81st minute Romario Jones goal to win it for the visitors.

The club tweeted: "Common's @EmiratesFACup adventure comes to an end with a 1-0 defeat to @HendonFC. A brave effort from the Commoners but good luck to our visitors in the next round."

Full reports to follow...