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Tim Sherwood: Swindon Town director of football shocked by non-League Eastleigh in FA Cup replay

Solihull Moors provided the other big shock of the first round with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win against League Two Yeovil Town

EASTLEIGH were the shock winners in tonight's FA Cup first round replays with a 3-1 victory away at Swindon Town.

The two teams drew 1-1 in the first game, forcing a replay. But this time there was a clear winner.

Eastleigh boss Ronnie Moore celebrates as his side dumped Swindon out of the FA Cup
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Eastleigh boss Ronnie Moore celebrates as his side dumped Swindon out of the FA CupCredit: PA:Press Association

Interestingly, Tim Sherwood, recently installed as director of football at the County Ground, was on the bench for the game.

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He took a firm hold of tactical duties, leaving manager Luke Williams in the shadows.

Tim Sherwood took on the managing duties for Swindon tonight - and his side lost 3-1 to non-League Eastleigh
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Tim Sherwood took on the managing duties for Swindon tonight - and his side lost 3-1 to non-League EastleighCredit: PA:Press Association
Eastleigh's Jai Reason wheels away after putting the minnows into the lead against Swindon
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Eastleigh's Jai Reason wheels away after putting the minnows into the lead against SwindonCredit: PA:Press Association

Following The Robins' 3-0 victory against Charlton on Saturday, Williams said that he was happy for the former Aston Villa and Tottenham boss to help out in the dugout.

But the "Tim Sherwood effect" didn't prove to be a positive one tonight.

National League Eastleigh took the lead after only 16 minutes. Jai Reason scoring from the left side of the box.

And the minnows went into the break with a shock 2-0 lead when Andy Drury beautifully chipped Swindon keeper Lawrence Vigouroux in the 35th minute.

But Eastleigh weren't done.

Andy Drury celebrates after putting Eastleigh into a 2-0 half-time lead with a sublime chip
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Andy Drury celebrates after putting Eastleigh into a 2-0 half-time lead with a sublime chipCredit: PA:Press Association

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The 700 or so away fans were sent into raptures when Mikael Mandron, the hero of the first leg with a goal there, netted from the penalty spot after Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill had fouled Scott Wilson.

Sherwood/Williams' League One side gave themselves a fighting chance when ex-Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso scored with 11 minutes to go.

But it was too little too late, and the non-league side progress into the second round, where they will host Halifax, who defeated Dagenham 2-1.

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The Eastleigh fans celebrate as they realise they are on their way into the second roundCredit: PA:Press Association

Solihull Moors provided the other big shock of the round, with a thrilling penalty shoot-out success against Yeovil Town.

The game was locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes, but finally burst into life in extra time.

Francois Zoko put Yeovil ahead in the 93rd minute, before Akwasi Asante levelled things up six minutes later.

A penalty shoot-out was then required, and it was the National League strugglers who kept their nerve to win 4-2 on spot-kicks.

Other scores: AFC Wimbledon 5 Bury 0, Barrow 2 Taunton 1, Bristol Rovers 4 Crawley Town 2 (AET), Coventry City 2 Morecambe 1, Crewe 1 Cheltenham Town 1, FC Halifax 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 1, Fleetwood Town 4 Southport 1 (AET), Newport County 2 Alfreton Town 1 (AET), Notts County 2 Boreham Wood 0, Rochdale 2 Maidstone United 1, Solihull Moors 0 Yeovil 1 (AET), Swindon Town 1 Eastleigh 3.

 

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