“George Whitefield gives Dartford an early lead, finishing off a quick start from the visitors.”
Pivotal“Barlow C. draws Tadley Calleva level, punishing Dartford for failing to extend their lead earlier.”
Pivotal“B. Passfield completes a stunning late turnaround, firing Tadley Calleva into the next round.”
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Tadley Calleva
Dartford
Dartford made the perfect start, with Dan Smith (referred to as George Whitefield in the goal log) capitalising on a sluggish Tadley Calleva defence within minutes of kick-off to put the visitors ahead. From there, though, Dartford failed to turn their territorial dominance - 12 shots and 6 corners to Tadley's 9 and 3 - into a second goal, and a saved penalty around the hour mark proved costly. Tadley Calleva, despite being outshot and out-cornered, made their chances count, with Barlow C. levelling things up before Passfield struck in the 89th minute to complete a come-from-behind win. The result keeps Tadley Calleva's cup run alive against the odds, while Dartford will rue their wastefulness in front of goal and the missed penalty that might have settled the tie in their favour.
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Goal! The score is now 2-1.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Penalty saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Goal! Dan Smith scores, making it 0-1.
Kick-off has occurred!
Tadley Calleva reach the FA Cup third qualifying round for the first time in their history and welcome an in-form Dartford side chasing an eighth straight win. With a fourth qualifying round spot on the line, the non-league underdogs will fancy their chances against the Isthmian Premier leaders missing a key midfielder.
