Non-League Paper

DOVER ATH 2 EASTLEIGH 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 February 2022

EASTLEIGH WON 6-5 ON PENS

GOALKEEPER Nick Hardy was the hero for Eastleigh as his penalty save earned Eastleigh a place in the semi-finals of the National Academy League Cup at the expense of Dover.
First half goals from Dan Iott and Will Currie for Dover were cancelled out by second-half goals from Callum Munn and Drew Eccott-Young for Eastleigh, ensuring a tense penalty shootout.
And it was Dover who blinked first as their penalty miss saw league leaders Eastleigh home.
“It was a fantastic victory, one that we’re really proud of,” manager Luke Hardy said. The ope...

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