Corinthian-Casuals 2 - 2 Dulwich Hamlet
(Dulwich win 3-1 on penalties)
Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying
Saturday 3rd October 2020
King George's Arena
Report and Pics: Stuart Tree (Full set here)
More photos from Andy Nunn here
Dulwich Hamlet made it through to the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup by the thinnest of margins via a penalty shoot-out after equalising in the 88th minute.
James Pardington was the hero of the shootout saving twice after Deon Moore’s late header had put Hamlet back in the tie.
In a surreal atmosphere, where away supporters were unable to attend thanks to rulings in the week from the DCMS and the FA, the partisan Casuals crowd were fully behind the hosts without anything coming the other way.
The best chance for the National League South visitors came from Lewis White, who’s turn and shot was expertly turned around the post by Casuals captain Danny Bracken.
But it was Corinth that was to take the lead. Substitute and debutant Youssef Bamba played a delicious pass to Keiron Cadogan who lashed home from 15 yards.
Following a spell of Dulwich possession, Corey Henry bagged the equaliser with just twenty minutes to go. It looked to be going to penalties, though Corinth’s Mark Jamison flashed a free header over the bar and Dulwich’s Danny Mills also smashed the post in return.
Then on 84 minutes, a sublime goal from Ben Cheklit looked to have sealed the win, curling a beautiful effort into the top right corner. But with two minutes left on the clock, Moore’s inch perfect header found the top corner and the tie was down to being decided from the penalty spot.
Bracken saved Dulwich’s first but Casuals also had their two first efforts saved. A blast against the bar from Hamlet put the sides back on level terms but Bamba’s miss over the bar allowed Dulwich the chance to book their place in the next round, which was duly taken.
(Dulwich win 3-1 on penalties)
Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying
Saturday 3rd October 2020
King George's Arena
Report and Pics: Stuart Tree (Full set here)
More photos from Andy Nunn here
Dulwich Hamlet made it through to the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup by the thinnest of margins via a penalty shoot-out after equalising in the 88th minute.
James Pardington was the hero of the shootout saving twice after Deon Moore’s late header had put Hamlet back in the tie.
In a surreal atmosphere, where away supporters were unable to attend thanks to rulings in the week from the DCMS and the FA, the partisan Casuals crowd were fully behind the hosts without anything coming the other way.
The best chance for the National League South visitors came from Lewis White, who’s turn and shot was expertly turned around the post by Casuals captain Danny Bracken.
But it was Corinth that was to take the lead. Substitute and debutant Youssef Bamba played a delicious pass to Keiron Cadogan who lashed home from 15 yards.
Following a spell of Dulwich possession, Corey Henry bagged the equaliser with just twenty minutes to go. It looked to be going to penalties, though Corinth’s Mark Jamison flashed a free header over the bar and Dulwich’s Danny Mills also smashed the post in return.
Then on 84 minutes, a sublime goal from Ben Cheklit looked to have sealed the win, curling a beautiful effort into the top right corner. But with two minutes left on the clock, Moore’s inch perfect header found the top corner and the tie was down to being decided from the penalty spot.
Bracken saved Dulwich’s first but Casuals also had their two first efforts saved. A blast against the bar from Hamlet put the sides back on level terms but Bamba’s miss over the bar allowed Dulwich the chance to book their place in the next round, which was duly taken.
Manager James Bracken had these post match thoughts.
“We were poor against Merstham last week. If we played them ten times, we’d win eight, draw once and lose once. That happened to be the once. It wasn’t good enough from us and we’re far better than that. We proved that against Dulwich Hamlet.
"We followed our game plan, changed our shape to adapt to Dulwich’s style. And let’s remember, we were winning the game 2-1 up until the 88th minute. We were never behind in the match. We were never on the ropes. I think Dan had to make two good saves in the game. We had our chances too – Keiron’s had one ricochet over the top which could’ve ended up anywhere. We were a threat at set pieces.
"To go out of the Cup on penalties is horrible. I’ve had too much experience of that for my liking, especially after good performances. If you scrape into a shootout and lose, you take it on the chin and admit the opposition deserved it. Against Dulwich, I believe we didn’t deserve to lose. It’s tough to swallow but I’ll take immense pride in the performance.
I like players that work hard. I like grafters. What more could I ask of those players who went out there today? I could ask no more. Not a single ounce out of their bodies. So we have to say, ‘that’s football – you win, you lose, you draw.’
"Even though we took the lead for the second time in the 84th minute, you never think it’s won until that final whistle goes. You’ll always be nervous. Dulwich had Mills who’s a big target and the lad on the right was putting crosses in where his delivery was good. You know they were going to get a couple of chances, so you hope that those balls keep landing on our Centre-half’s heads and your keeper can take a couple out of the sky. Unfortunately, they’ve put in a good cross and the geezer couldn’t have headed it any better.
"Great atmosphere from the fans too. We’ve been slightly subdued of late. I don’t like to rally cry. Fans should respond how they want to respond. Maybe we have to make something happen to get the fans behind us. But when they do, it gives us all a lift. Myself and everyone of those players get a lift from having their names sung. It can make a massive difference. If we can do that from the first whistle and we can get that first goal, we’ll be very hard to have points taken off us. It gives us that buzz, grit and determination to do so.
"It’s a big game against Brightlingsea now. Every game is big until we’re safe. Then every game is big because you want to finish in the top half and every game is big because you want to fight for the league! Every game is massive. The Dulwich game has gone. We gave our best and on Tuesday, we need to do the same again. We need to put quality and chances together and take three points. That’s life. That’s football. "
“We were poor against Merstham last week. If we played them ten times, we’d win eight, draw once and lose once. That happened to be the once. It wasn’t good enough from us and we’re far better than that. We proved that against Dulwich Hamlet.
"We followed our game plan, changed our shape to adapt to Dulwich’s style. And let’s remember, we were winning the game 2-1 up until the 88th minute. We were never behind in the match. We were never on the ropes. I think Dan had to make two good saves in the game. We had our chances too – Keiron’s had one ricochet over the top which could’ve ended up anywhere. We were a threat at set pieces.
"To go out of the Cup on penalties is horrible. I’ve had too much experience of that for my liking, especially after good performances. If you scrape into a shootout and lose, you take it on the chin and admit the opposition deserved it. Against Dulwich, I believe we didn’t deserve to lose. It’s tough to swallow but I’ll take immense pride in the performance.
I like players that work hard. I like grafters. What more could I ask of those players who went out there today? I could ask no more. Not a single ounce out of their bodies. So we have to say, ‘that’s football – you win, you lose, you draw.’
"Even though we took the lead for the second time in the 84th minute, you never think it’s won until that final whistle goes. You’ll always be nervous. Dulwich had Mills who’s a big target and the lad on the right was putting crosses in where his delivery was good. You know they were going to get a couple of chances, so you hope that those balls keep landing on our Centre-half’s heads and your keeper can take a couple out of the sky. Unfortunately, they’ve put in a good cross and the geezer couldn’t have headed it any better.
"Great atmosphere from the fans too. We’ve been slightly subdued of late. I don’t like to rally cry. Fans should respond how they want to respond. Maybe we have to make something happen to get the fans behind us. But when they do, it gives us all a lift. Myself and everyone of those players get a lift from having their names sung. It can make a massive difference. If we can do that from the first whistle and we can get that first goal, we’ll be very hard to have points taken off us. It gives us that buzz, grit and determination to do so.
"It’s a big game against Brightlingsea now. Every game is big until we’re safe. Then every game is big because you want to finish in the top half and every game is big because you want to fight for the league! Every game is massive. The Dulwich game has gone. We gave our best and on Tuesday, we need to do the same again. We need to put quality and chances together and take three points. That’s life. That’s football. "
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