“Kyle Worsley breaks the deadlock right at the end of the first half, giving Trafford a 1-0 lead going into the break.”
“Max Storey levels the match for Heaton Stannington, dragging the home side back into the tie at 1-1.”
Pivotal“Trafford win a penalty and Brad Byrne steps up to convert, restoring the visitors' lead at 1-2 just minutes after being pegged back.”
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Heaton Stannington
Trafford
Heaton Stannington found themselves behind at the break after Kyle Worsley struck just before half-time, but the non-league outfit responded impressively through Max Storey to level things up on the hour mark. The equaliser sparked a grandstand finish, with Trafford regrouping quickly and winning a penalty just nine minutes later, which Brad Byrne dispatched calmly to restore their lead. The home side pushed for another leveller but couldn't find a way through, ultimately bowing out of the cup despite their spirited fightback. For Trafford, the win keeps their cup ambitions alive and will be seen as a solid away performance against lower-league opposition, while Heaton Stannington can take pride in matching a higher-prestige side for large periods of the match.
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