LISTEN: Cinderford strike late to break Sarries hearts to advance in the FA Vase

Jordan Annear’s injury time winner saw Cinderford Town pinch victory in the FA Vase, beating Cheltenham Saracens 3-2 in the First Round tie.

Sarries got off to the perfect start when Tommy Bond converted from the spot inside two minutes, having won the penalty himself.

Cinderford, who struggled defensively in the first half, levelled through Harry Leeson’s spectacular volley mid-way through the half.

But after creating chance after chance, the hosts had to wait until first half injury time to regain their lead – with Joe Richards turning the ball home from a Josh Aldridge free kick.

The Foresters improved after half time and equalised for a second time through Jack Watts, who took the ball down before firing into the bottom corner.

And with the game set for penalties, Jordan Annear got on the end of a headed ball forward to win the tie for Cinderford and break Sarries hearts.

The sting in the tale for Saracens was that the man who headed the ball on, Layten Harris, probably shouldn’t have been on the pitch after escaping with only a booking for absolutely wiping out Olly Whelan, which saw the defender forced off with an injury.

Cinderford move onto a home game with Tuffley Rovers on Tuesday night, knowing they are in the hat for Monday’s draw – where as Sarrries get to lock horns with Hellenic Division One rivals, Stonehouse Town, this time in the Floodlit Cup in midweek.

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