1 – 3
“Liam Lockett doubles Worcester's lead right on the stroke of half-time”
Pivotal“Eddie Panter pulls one back for Kettering to set up a tense finish”
“Liam Lockett seals the win with his second goal of the match in stoppage time”
Pivotal
Kettering Town
Worcester City
Worcester City produced a classic smash-and-grab cup display, scoring twice in the first half against the run of play before holding on through a nervy finish. Kettering Town dominated possession (67%) and dangerous attacks (91 to 72), but it was Worcester's clinical edge through Matt Richards and Liam Lockett that made the difference. Eddie Panter's 70th-minute strike briefly threatened a comeback, cutting the deficit to 1-2 and setting up a tense final twenty minutes, but Lockett's second goal in stoppage time snuffed out any hopes of a Kettering fightback. For Worcester, it's a statement cup result against higher-placed opposition; for Kettering, it's a case of wasteful finishing despite territorial control, a worrying sign heading into their league campaign.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
assist: Bayley Brown
Goal! Edward Panter scores, making it 1-2.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with the score at 0-2.
Goal! Liam Lockett scores, making it 0-2.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Matt Richards scores, making it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has taken place!
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