FC United 3-3 Cup Thriller

FC United 3-3 Stalybridge Celtic
FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round; attendance 2,819
The magic of the Cup on a Sunday afternoon. Bit apprehensive about getting a good result against a team from the Conference North. But a goal up after 13 minutes from Carlos Rocca so maybe this would be the day. However in the end a 3-1 lead slipped to 3-3.

Stalybridge made use of their pacey No.7 who slipped in good crosses, two of which resulted in goals. Their other goal was a dubious penalty decision. Now if only some of our other chances had gone in the net. Ah yes, the words "if only". So went home a bit disappointed. Now considering going to the replay on Tuesday so missing the Salford City v. Blyth Spartans cup match.

Viv Anderson, a ledgendary player (54 games for Manchester United) did the half time cash draw. The Biffa herself bought an "Eric Cantona" badge from the Mega Cabin. I think buying metal football badges and pins might be a hobby she's not told me about. I wanted to buy a programme but they had sold out.

Admission £7.50, took out own pasties & confectionery, travelled by car. Weather - dry, sunny spells and about 14 degrees.