Seagulls Triumph Over The Shots in Thrilling Extra-Time Victory

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Seagulls Triumph Over The Shots in Thrilling Extra-Time Victory

In an exciting FA Cup First Round match on November 1, Weston-super-Mare AFC triumphed over Aldershot Town in a thrilling extra-time victory. The game took place at The Optima Stadium in Weston-super-Mare.

Match Overview

The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Seagulls, who made three changes from their previous match against Tonbridge Angels. Jacob Jagger Cane, James Dodd, and Emlyn Lewis were brought into the lineup, replacing Jason Pope, Callum Wood, and Waite.

First Half Highlights

Aldershot took the lead in the first half through Kiban Rai in the 21st minute.
Ryan Hill assisted the goal after escaping his marker on the left flank.
Weston-super-Mare struggled initially with near misses but began to find their rhythm.

Louis Britton came close to scoring, but his attempts were thwarted by the opposition’s goalkeeper, Marcus Dewhurst. The Seagulls were held scoreless as they reached halftime trailing 1-0.

Second Half Resurgence

In the second half, Aldershot’s Kwame Thomas had several attempts, but none converted. It was not until the 84th minute that the Seagulls leveled the score. A well-placed free-kick from Luke Coulson was met by James Dodd, whose header was redirected into the net by Lewis.

With the score tied at 1-1, the teams pushed into extra time.

Decisive Extra Time

Weston-super-Mare seized control in the second half of extra time.
Matthew Waite scored the game-winning goal in the 109th minute.

Waite showcased his striking ability after a determined run, placing the ball skillfully into the bottom corner. The Seagulls managed to hold onto their lead and secure a historic victory.

Attendance and Player Performance

The match drew an attendance of 2,557 fans, including 540 supporters from Aldershot. Emlyn Lewis was recognized as the Man of the Match for his commanding performance and crucial goal.