BLYTH TOWN 0 WHICKHAM 0 WHICKHAM WON 4-2 ON PENS
By Liam Brusby
WHICKHAM stayed on course for a first FA Vase final appearance since 1981 after beating fellow Northern League side Blyth Town on penalties after a goalless stalemate.
A vital save in the penalty shoot-out from Whickham keeper Dan Lister ended the Braves’ hopes of continuing their club record run in the competition.
In a cagey first-half, Blyth had the clearer chances to break the deadlock.
Blyth Spartans legend Robbie Dale came close to scoring when he volleyed wide from the edge of the box.
Then a clearance w...
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