FA Trophy

DARLINGTON 4 ALFRETON TOWN 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 November 2022

By Craig Stoddart

THREE goals in the space 13 first-half minutes
saw Darlington ease into the next round of the FA Trophy.
Jack Lambert gave the Quakers the lead after a Jacob Hazel pass, firing low across the penalty area.
Ben Hedley made it 2-0 with a cross from the left that evaded everyone, his first goal for Darlington in his 99th appearance.
And within 60 seconds Jarrett Rivers poked home following a fine team goal after a series of passes.
Alfreton had hope when half-time sub Dayle Southwell blasted home, but the game was up when Jay McGrath was dismissed for a reckless lun...

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