FA Cup newcomers Newark FC are re-writing history as they have reached the second qualifying round in their debut year in the competition following a thumping 5-0 win at AFC Rushden & Diamonds.<\/p>\n
In three FA Cup games so far the Tangerines<\/em> have scored 13 goals and conceded none.<\/p>\n Former Celtic and Middlesbrough striker Ben Hutchinson opened the scoring from the spot after Kevin Bastos was brought down and it was 2-0 when Danny Meadows netted before the same player doubled his tally to make it three all inside 27 minutes.<\/p>\n In the second half Newark immediately pushed as Bastos forced a save from the Rushden goalkeeper before Hutchinson did make it four and Bastos completed the rout to send Newark through into unprecedented stages of the famous old competition<\/p>\n In beating a side two steps higher Newark are slowly making people aware of their name and abilities as a football team that is destined to having a great season ahead.<\/p>\n A famous supporter in Nottinghamshire Cricket Commentator David Bracegirdle saying after \u201cAbsolutely incredible performance tonight. Newark FC did the town proud\u201d.<\/p>\n Joining Newark FC in the second qualifying round is Worksop Town who beat Westfields 3-1 in Herefordshire. An entertaining first half saw Westfields take the lead on seven minutes before the Tigers levelled on 32 through Vaughan Redford.<\/p>\n Left back Connor Smythee then made it 2-1 to the away side and a goal on the edge of half time by Luke Hinsley made it 3-1 with Craig Parry\u2019s side seeing the job through in the second half.<\/p>\n Another Nottinghamshire side through to the next stage is AFC Mansfield who beat Gainsborough Trinity in a huge upset 3-0 at the Forest Town Arena.<\/p>\n The Bulls took the lead through Ross Duggan on 17 minutes and two minutes into the second half the home side made it 2-0 when Phil Buxton volleyed home. In the dying minutes Algar made it three to complete a memorable win over strong opponents.<\/p>\n Elsewhere West Bridgford FC\u2019s run is over after losing 1-0 at home to Halesowen Town whilst Carlton Town were beaten at Banbury to end their cup dream for another year.<\/p>\n