AVELEY 1 HUNGERFORD TN 1 AVELEY WON 8-7 ON PENS
By Jamie Manktelow
AVELEY fended off the brave challenge of Hungerford Town following a dramatic marathon penalty shoot-out.
Baboucarr Jarra handed the Southern Premier South sidea shock first-half lead, only for Joseph Gbode to level for the National League South high-flyers.
Hungerford led a tense shootout 3-1 at one stage but three crucial saves from experienced Aveley keeper Jonathan North saw the Millers through.
After a quiet opening, it was the visitors who took the lead on 25 minutes when Jarra popped up at the far post to con...
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