MOORE’S MEN HIT BUFFERS
STEP 5 Shildon’s run in the FA Cup came to an end as they were put to the sword by National League Guiseley.
After a goalless first half, the higher-ranked Lions dominated the second, scoring all six goals in the process.
It’s been a remarkable journey for the Northern League Railwaymen, however, and player-manager Daniel Moore praised his side.
“It has been a great run for us, the fans did us proud,” he said. “We had a good chance in the first half and who knows what happens. But we now have to concentrate on the Northern League.”
Paul Cox’s Guiseley started the brighter with Andy Howarth having an effort cleared off the line.
Shildon, who were backed by a good number of fans, were getting crosses into the box but not able to create any real goal scoring opportunities from them.
But they nearly took the lead on the half-hour mark when a cross by James Harwood was deflected into the path of Adam Burnicle, he wasn’t able to get the ball past Jonny Maxted, though, who made himself big to make the save.
The second half saw two quickfire goals for the hosts with Mike Fondop getting a tap-in after good work by Will Hatfield, the striker then got an assist after he beat four players and squared to Andy Haworth who dinked the ball in.
Moments later, Fondop found himself one-on-one and was brought down by Kyle May who was sent off with John Rooney scoring the penalty.
Hatfield’s hard work was rewarded when he scored from five yards out when a cross found him. The midfielder then got another with a smart finish into the bottom right hand corner.
Fondop who impressed, rounded off the scoring with a lob.
“We knew they’d be a tough side, they made it difficult,” Lions boss Cox said. “Fondop got the breakthrough, we are through to the next round, and I’m looking forward to seeing who we draw.”