Ascot United advance in FA Cup opening night

Jamie Ashdown's debut as Yellamen see off Cribbs

Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division North Ascot United saw off Cribbs 2-1 in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup on Friday night.

The Yellamen gave a competitive debut to former Reading FC goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown while goals came from Usman Lalustani and new signing Brendan Matthews.

Lalustani struck in the first half, side-footing hole a cross just before half time and he provided the assist for Matthew early in the second half to make it 2-0.

Cribbs were down to 10 men for the final 20 minutes after a red card but pulled one back from the penalty spot to ensure a tense final 10 minutes but it is Ascot who advance to play either Risborough Rangers or Holyport.

Read the full report from Ascot United here.

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Tom Canning

Tom Canning is the co-editor of Football in Berkshire. He has played at the lowest possible level of football in the Bracknell Sunday League Fourth Division. In real life Tom is a Freelance Digital Content Producer having spent 20 years at Reach PLC, starting out on the Reading Evening Post - as well as a year with The Cricketer Magazine. He co-founded Football in Berkshire with Darrell Freeland in 2016. He is the former manager of Bracknell Town Ladies Reserves and Binfield Ladies in the Thames Valley Women's League.

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