“Inih Effiong breaks the deadlock, giving St Albans City a shock lead against the run of expectation.”
Pivotal“Mikey Faulkner adds a second for St Albans City, sealing the upset with just over ten minutes remaining.”
Pivotal
Hashtag United
St Albans City
Hashtag United, expected to control this tie given their league standing, found themselves frustrated by a resolute St Albans City side that held firm through a scoreless first half. The visitors then turned the game on its head inside a 24-minute spell, with Inih Effiong breaking the deadlock in the 55th minute before Mikey Faulkner doubled the advantage in the 79th to put the result beyond doubt. Effiong's goal was the true turning point, shifting momentum entirely towards St Albans and forcing Hashtag United to chase the game against a well-organised opponent. This cup exit will sting for Hashtag given their higher league position, while St Albans City will take huge confidence from dumping out a fancied side on their own patch.
How entertaining was this match?
Goal! Mikey Faulkner scores, making it 0-2.
Goal! Inih Effiong scores, making it 0-1.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Kick-off has occurred!
