“Callum Hall levels the score right before the break, completely shifting the momentum heading into half-time.”
Pivotal“Harry Alexander fires Thame into the lead just after the restart, capitalising on their half-time momentum.”
Pivotal“Greg Hackett seals the win late on, extending Thame's lead to two goals and putting the result beyond doubt.”
Pivotal
Exmouth
Thame
Exmouth made the perfect start, taking an early lead inside nine minutes and looking set to control this FA Cup tie on home soil. But Thame responded superbly, drawing level right on the stroke of half-time through Callum Hall to completely change the complexion of the match. Harry Alexander turned the game on its head just after the restart, and once Thame were ahead they never looked back, with Greg Hackett wrapping up a comprehensive turnaround deep into the second half. It was a result that will sting Exmouth given their early promise, while Thame's ability to respond to adversity and finish the job late on will give them real belief heading into the next round.
How entertaining was this match?
Exmouth and Thame United meet again just days after a thrilling 3-3 draw that saw Exmouth snatch a 94th-minute equaliser to force this decisive replay. With both sides in strong form coming into the tie, this FA Cup qualifying replay promises fireworks and no room for error.
