Sat. 12th Sept. FA Cup Preliminary Round Frome Town 3 Bodmin
Kane Simpson’s hat-trick secured a 3-0 victory over Bodmin Town and their place in the First Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup.
This was The Robins’ first win in the competition in several years, and the first during Danny Greaves’ tenure as boss at The Robins’ Nest.
The Robins nearly took the lead within seven minutes as Rex Mannings evaded the Cornish side’s defence, but his close-range strike was palmed away by the visiting ‘keeper.
Matt Smith and Jon Davies would also have their chance to sting the palms of the visiting ‘keeper as the host started to put pressure on the South West Peninsula League side.
The deadlock would be broken by a mix-up in the Cornish defence as pressure from Simpson led to the ‘keeper planting the ball onto the forward’s foot, who has been prolific in pre-season, with six goals.
It had been a lively first ten minutes in the second half, with several frank and tetchy exchanges between the two sides.
Simpson grabbed his second of the afternoon as he turned Jon Davies’ cross home from close-range.
The striker completed his hat-trick after he rounded the visiting ‘keeper and slotted the ball home, to give The Robins an unassailable lead and a place in the next round of the FA Cup!
Team: Carey, Witcombe (Ollis 71′), Teale (c), Maidment, Hallett, O’Loughlin, Smith, Monks (Peck 71’), Davies, Mannings (Davis ’78), Simpson. Not used: Locke, Mapstone.
The Robins drawn at home to AFC Stoneham!
The Robins have been drawn against Wessex League side AFC Stoneham in First Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup!
Danny Greaves’ squad will take to the field against The Purps on Tuesday 22nd September at The Robins’ Nest, 7.45pm ko.
To see the full FA Cup draw, follow this link: www.thefa.com/news/2020/sep/14/emirates-fa-cup-first-round-qualifying-draw-140920.
Tickets available at www. weareba11.com/events/h-fa-cup-afc-stoneham
