PAULTON ROVERS 3 v 2 KIDLINGTON

A typical thriillng cup tie and a come back by Paulton despite a controversial sending off and two early well worked goals from Kidlington

Duran Martin hit a low 4th minute drive past Rovers keeper Andy Hannah to open the scoring.

Paulton had two chances from Joe Hillard and then Camen Harvey brought great saves from Greens stopper Sam Warrell who was having a cracking game.

Darius Browne added a second on 18 minutes stroking a fine low shot past Hannah.

Camen Harvey was shown a harsh straight red card after a tackle on Browne.

Warrell again made a fine save from Dave Sims and another from Dale Evans .

Josh Morgan-Williams came on at half time and made an immediate impact as Jack Ball turn the ball from the left and James Byrne made it 2-1.

Rovers were on the up and levelled on 53 minutes as Joe Guest won the ball in midfield fed Jack ball who dribbled past four defender to thumped the ball off the underside of the bar.

Morgan-Williams turned and fired over and Hillard drove over.

Rovers got the winner as Evans floated a free kick on 65 minutes and Ball was on hand to head over.

Warrell again made a double save from Morgan-Williams then Byrne. A tremendous performance by the Kidlington keeper.

The 3rd Qualifying Round takes place at 1-00 p.m. on Monday and details will be posted as soon as the FA published the draw.

Paulton Rovers team - Andy Hannah, Camen Harvey, Sam Hedges, Joe Chandler, Josh Ford (C), Joe Guest, James Byrne, Dale Evans, Jack Ball (Mario Mateus sub 87), Dave Sims (Josh Morgan-Williams 46,Joe Hillard (Josh Cann 73),

Subs not used - Sam Taylor
Scorers-
Paulton Rovers 3
James Byrne 47 Jack Ball 53, 65

Kidlington
Duran Martin 5, Darius Brown 18

Star man of the match Sam Warrell (Kidlington)

Thatchers Cider Paulton Man of the Match - Jack Ball

Entertainment Value 4 out of 5

Attendance - 153