4 – 2
“Ben Greenhalgh gives Dartford an early lead with a well-taken opener.”
“Kurtis Cumberbatch turns the game on its head, putting Hayes & Yeading ahead 1-2 after Fashanu's earlier leveller.”
Pivotal“Max Fiddes drags Dartford level at 2-2, sparking belief in the home ranks.”
Pivotal“Jordan Higgs fires Dartford back in front at 3-2 with just over ten minutes remaining.”
Pivotal“Max Fiddes completes his brace moments later, sealing the win at 4-2.”
Pivotal
Dartford
Hayes & Yeading United
Dartford's cup run looked in jeopardy after Hayes & Yeading United hit back from an early deficit to lead 1-2 at the break, with Amari Fashanu and Kurtis Cumberbatch punishing early sloppiness following Ben Greenhalgh's opener. But Max Fiddes dragged Dartford level just after the hour, setting up a frantic final quarter of an hour that saw Jordan Higgs restore the lead in the 79th minute before Fiddes struck again a minute later to complete the turnaround. The visitors will rue their inability to hold onto a one-goal cushion heading into the closing stages, undone by a Dartford side that showed real resilience and clinical finishing when it mattered most. For Dartford, the win keeps their cup dreams alive and offers a real momentum boost; for Hayes & Yeading, it's a bitterly disappointing exit after leading for large portions of the contest.
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Goal! Max Fiddes scores, making it 4-2.
Goal! Jordan Higgs scores, making it 3-2.
Goal! Max Fiddes scores, bringing the match to 2-2.
Goal! Kurtis Cumberbatch scores, making it 1-2.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
First half ends with a score of 4-2.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Goal! Ben Greenhalgh scores, making it 1-0.
Kick-off has taken place!
