“After a sustained spell of corners, Kettering Town were awarded a penalty which Michael Gyasi converted to break the deadlock just before half-time.”
Pivotal“Theo Alexandrou extended Kettering's lead early in the second half, doubling the advantage to 2-0 and putting the tie firmly in their control.”
Pivotal
Kettering Town
Wellingborough Town
Kettering Town made their set-piece pressure count, winning a penalty after a string of corners forced the issue just before half-time, with Michael Gyasi converting to send them in ahead. They doubled that lead early in the second half through Theo Alexandrou, capitalising on a spell of control that saw them edge possession 55-45 despite both sides matching each other blow for blow in dangerous attacks at 32 apiece. Wellingborough Town, to their credit, kept probing and were rewarded five minutes from time when a Kettering defender turned the ball into his own net following another flurry of corners, setting up a tense finish. Ultimately Kettering's greater composure in the final third proved the difference, holding on for a cup victory that will boost confidence given their strong recent form heading into this tie.
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Goal! An own goal makes it 2-1.
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Goal! The score is now 2-0.
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First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Michael Gyasi scores, making it 1-0.
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Kick-off has taken place!
