AT A VERY cold and an increasingly foggy Oval, United were eventually beaten by their opponents from Kent on penalties.
The Holmesdale hero was custodian Liam Northwood, who made countless saves, especially during the first half, then stepped up to secure his side’s passage into round four by scoring the winning spot kick. He was instrumental in keeping them level before they took the lead on the half hour from a Sam Bayford.

EASTBOURNE UTD 1 HOLMESDALE 1
HOLMESDALE WON 5-4 ON PENS

By Nigel Beesley
The home side levelled the scores four minutes after the break when Harvey ...