“Kobe Hall breaks the deadlock for Stratford Town, finishing to give the visitors a first-half lead that reflected their control of the game.”
“Charlie Lutz drags Worcester City level just after the hour mark, against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Charlie Lutz completes his brace, turning the game on its head and putting Worcester City ahead for the first time.”
Pivotal
Worcester City
Stratford Town
Stratford Town dominated the underlying numbers, doubling Worcester's shot count and dangerous attacks while enjoying the bulk of possession, yet found themselves on the wrong end of the result. Kobe Hall's 41st-minute strike gave the visitors a deserved lead heading into the break, but Worcester City turned the tie on its head in a decisive second-half burst, with Charlie Lutz scoring in the 59th and 67th minutes to complete a swift turnaround. Worcester's clinical edge proved the difference, converting just a fraction of their chances into a match-winning double while Stratford's eight corners and 19 shots went largely unrewarded. For Worcester it's a cup run kept alive against the odds, while Stratford will rue their wastefulness in front of goal as they exit the competition.
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