Six of the best as St Ives Town storm to success, but it’s far from seventh heaven for Huntingdon
Stuart Eason (orange) scored twice for St Ives Town. - Credit: Archant
St Ives Town roared to FA Cup replay glory last night.
Ricky Marheineke’s side slammed Norwich United 6-2 to power through their preliminary round tie at the second time of asking.
They fell behind early on at Plantation Park, but two Stuart Eason goals, a Phil Draycott effort and an own goal had them in command by the break.
Striker Danny Watson - who had been needlessly sent off when the sides battled out a 1-1 draw at ProEdge Westwood Road last Friday night - and substitute Joe Peacock added further goals in the second period before their hosts hit a consolation.
Saints’ reward is a trip to Welwyn Garden City in the first qualifying round on September 12. St Neots Town enter the competition at that stage and travel to Tilbury.
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There was more misery for Huntingdon Town last night in the United Counties League Premier Division.
They crashed to a 7-0 loss at the hands of AFC Kempston Rovers at Jubilee Park.
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It was a sixth successive league defeat for Town this season. They have leaked 22 goals in their last three games.
