0 – 7
“Aiden Read opens the scoring, giving Waltham Abbey an early lead they would never relinquish.”
Pivotal“Bailey Stevenson doubles the advantage just five minutes later, exposing a shaky Brantham backline.”
Pivotal“Bailey Stevenson grabs his second of the game to make it 0-4 before the break.”
“Max Appauh completes his brace deep into stoppage time to make it seven for Waltham Abbey.”
Brantham Athletic
Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey were ruthless from the opening quarter, tearing into Brantham Athletic with Aiden Read breaking the deadlock in the 12th minute before Bailey Stevenson's double either side of two further goals took the game to 0-5 by half-time. The visitors essentially settled this FA Cup tie inside 40 minutes, with five goals flying in during a devastating first-half spell that left the non-league hosts with no way back. Max Appauh added gloss to the scoreline with a late brace either side of the 90th minute, capping off a night where Brantham simply had no answer defensively. For Waltham Abbey this is a statement cup performance that will boost morale heading into league fixtures, while Brantham Athletic will need to regroup quickly after such a chastening home defeat.
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