Shropshire Star

AFC Telford 5 Stourbridge 2

AFC Telford United booked a place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup as they saw off a spirited challenged from lower level visitors Stourbridge in a seven-goal thriller.

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AFC Telford United booked a place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup as they saw off a spirited challenged from lower level visitors Stourbridge in a seven-goal thriller.

Andy Brown marked his 100th appearance for the Bucks with a cute back-heeled opener inside the first minute, but the visitors were level just a minute later through Drew Canavan.

Phil Trainer restored Telford's lead on six minutes only for Ryan Rower to net a 22nd minute leveller.

But the Shropshire side were not to be denied and scored twice more before half-time, first through Liam Murray from a corner on 26 minutes then Greg Mills with a free-kick on 31.

Both sides had chances after the break but it was Shane Killock with a header off Philip John's corner who made it five.

For the full story and pictures, see Monday's Football 24:7 in the Shropshire Star