Hastings United make FA Cup progress – despite 45 minutes that left Bloor bitterly disappointed

By Steve Bone
Published 6th Sep 2024, 09:00 BST
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Hastings United are looking forward to another home FA Cup tie – despite what boss Danny Bloor called a bitterly disappointing second half display against Redhill.

United beat the step five side from Surrey 3-1 thanks to a Davide Rodari hat-trick, two of which were penalties.

They were drawn at home to Lewes or Harefield in tomorrow week’s second qualifying round – but Harefield’s shock win in a Dripping Pan shootout means another step five side will now visit the Pilot Field.

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Bloor had mixed feelings after last Saturday’s win and said: “I thought we were really poor in the second half. Redhill came out and had a go at us and I was bitterly disappointed with the second half display.

Keeper Louis Rogers picks up the MoM award after Hastings beat Redhill in the FA Cup | Picture via HUFCKeeper Louis Rogers picks up the MoM award after Hastings beat Redhill in the FA Cup | Picture via HUFC
Keeper Louis Rogers picks up the MoM award after Hastings beat Redhill in the FA Cup | Picture via HUFC

"However the objective was being in that hat on Monday and we achieved that.

"It was a strange first half with three penalties. We scored from one, they scored from one then Davide scored a second penalty for us.

"We went in with a 2-1 advantage but they came at us second half. We stood strong but there were some parts of our game I really didn’t like.

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"But Davide completed his hat-trick late on. So there were some positive signs but lots and lots for us to work on.

"It would be nice to see some other players score – that would be good.”

Keeper Louis Rogers was named man of the match and Bloor said: “He’s one of the best goalies in the league. Louis is a fantastic keeper and I’m very pleased with him.”

It’s back to league action tomorrow as 12th placed Hastings visit 20th-placed Hashtag.

Related topics:Hastings UnitedDanny BloorDavide RodariSurreyLewes

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