FA Trophy

Beavers show no mercy to Cup stars

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 November 2023

CRAY VALLEY (PM) 1 HAMPTON & RICHMOND BORO 5
By Steve Chapman

WITH the euphoria of their gallant FA Cup run over, a fatigued Cray Valley (PM) were put to the sword by clinical Hampton & Richmond Borough.
Despite the two division gap, there was little between the sides early on and it was the home team that shaded the opening exchanges.
Their best effort was a long-range shot from captain Denzel Gayle, which was saved low by Beavers keeper Adam Desbois.
However, it was Hampton who broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. After a period of sustained pressure, Isaac Pitblado fo...

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