FA Cup: Hastings United face replay after six-goal thriller, heartbreak for Little Common


Sam Beale opened the scoring for Hastings on seven minutes. Excellent work by Ben Pope win a corner from nothing in the box, and Beale's corner went directly in.
Worthing replied three minutes later after a low cross in to the box met by Reece Myles-Meekens, who converted at the near post.
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Hide AdOn 23 minutes the visitors took the lead when Hastings failed to clear a deep corner, and Danny Barker hit a looping volley into the top corner.
But on 32 minutes it was level again when Jack Dixon powered home a header.
It took until the 78th minute for the next goal and it was Daniel Ajakaiye who got it. A brilliant run by Lanre Azeez set up Ajakaiye, who scored with his second attempt.
But in additional time Shola Ayoola got the equaliser for Worthing who took the game to a reply.
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Hide AdThe club tweeted after: "A riveting match here at the Pilot Field has resulted in a draw and a replay in Worthing to be played soon. Thanks to everyone who attended or kept up with the updates today. Your support is appreciated as ever."
Little Common put up a good fight against Southern League Premier Division Hendon and it took an 81st minute Romario Jones goal to win it for the visitors.
The club tweeted: "Common's @EmiratesFACup adventure comes to an end with a 1-0 defeat to @HendonFC. A brave effort from the Commoners but good luck to our visitors in the next round."
Full reports to follow...