Berkhamsted don take the lead for dia FA Cup first-round tie against Plymouth Parkway at Bolitho Park, after Luke Andrews finish one smart move to break the deadlock. JJ Lacey slip the ball around the corner for Andrews, and the forward shoot across Aaron Dearing into the far corner. Na Andrews’ fourth goal of this FA Cup campaign, and the goal stun Bolitho Park as the home fans see dia side go behind.
Plymouth Parkway react well after the goal. Reece Thomson take one great first touch before e fire against the post from just inside the Berkhamsted area. Callum Hall also lash one effort just over the bar via deflection, and from the corner Berkhamsted clear after small scramble. The home side make changes: Carlo Garside come on for Will Sulivan, and later Hayden Turner replace Callum Hall.
Before the goal, the game don already show signs say e go be tight contest. Luke Andrews get time and space in the attacking third but e no fit find a Berkhamsted teammate. Plymouth Parkway, meanwhile, don win all seven of dia home league games this season, and dia only home defeat so far came against Bath City for the FA Trophy. That record make dem confident say dem fit get back into this one.
Both sides dey seventh tier, and na first time dem reach this stage through qualifying. Berkhamsted reach the first round after dem beat Southend United 2-1 for dia final qualifier, while Plymouth Parkway qualify with a win over Chertsey Town. Plymouth Parkway also dey eight places and 11 points above Berkhamsted for league.
