Road to Wembley - Oh Bulgarians

Hendon were knocked out of the FA Cup last Saturday by a strong AFC Telford United side in the shadow of the arch of Wembley Stadium. Playing just down the road from the international side (who kicked off shortly after the end of the Greens' cup tie), the Bucks took early control of the tie taking the lead in the 11th minute through a TERRY FEARNS header. Hendon rallied well, and kept the Conference North side at bay for much of the half, but LEE MOORE took advantage when the Dons were overcommitted just before the half-time break to put Telford 2-0 ahead.

An improved second half saw Hendon create a number of chances, with Ryan Young having to save well on a couple of occasions, but it took an injury time penalty for the home side to get their deserved consolation, HAULE sliding the ball under Young's dive. Final score 1-2.

Hendon team: Lawrencin, Burgess, Vargas, Leach, Kirby, Bent, Busby, Hudson (Garner 45, Diedhiou 72), Haule, Hunt, Mapes (Guentchev).
Att: 377

That is a quick end of our relationship with Hendon and I never even got to tell you that they are maanged by former Bulgarian international Bontcho Guentchev, who spent the majority of his career playing in England for Ipswich Town.

In the 4th qualifying round draw AFC Telford are away at Northwich Victoria on October 25th. The prize will be a place in the 1st Round Proper.