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SECOND-ROUND Newhaven FC 2-2 Binfield (Binfield win 4-1 on pens)

Binfield’s journey in this season’s edition of the FA Vase began in December with their first of many away ties.

The Moles made the trip down to East Sussex to play Newhaven.

The hosts went ahead in the 13th minute but Binfield roared back with two goals from captain Sean Moore. However, Newhaven stayed determined and grabbed an equaliser to take the game to penalties.

Binfield showed their composure from the spot, certainly not for the last time in the competition. Ollie Harris, George Short Tom Willment slotted away their spot-kicks, while Chris Grace made some heroic saves. Player/ manager Jamie McClurg then put away the winning kick to send the Moles through.

THIRD-ROUND

Deal Town 1-4 Binfield

Having been knocked out of the Vase the previous season on penalties, Binfield had the chance to make amends for the pain of that defeat and they did so with an emphatic win.

But it wasn’t all plain sailing for Binfield as they fell behind in the seventh minute as Alfie Foster put the hosts ahead.

The Moles ensured they were level before the break as Josh Helmore got on the scoresheet to equalise on a rainy day in Kent.

Moore then bagged his third goal in two games in the competition as he struck a thunderous effort past the keeper.

Binfield were then ruthless in front of goal as they booked their place in the next round as Harris scored a third before Harris added his second, and the Moles’ fourth, to seal a superb away victory.

FOURTH-ROUND Fakenham Town 2-2

Binfield (Binfield win 41 on pens)

Binfield again called on their composure from the spot in the fourth-round in Norfolk.

With yet another away trip, the tie followed the pattern of the previous round as Binfield went behind after just five minutes but showed resilience to fight back and take the game to their opponents.

Helmore netted in the 33rd minute to level the cup contest, but the hosts went in front for the second time when Callum Brain