So, how did the FA Trophy 3rd round go? Well, first of all, Darlington avoided the bananaskin, and got some very symmetrical revenge for 1985 with a 3-0 win over Telford. Chasetown, who I profiled yesterday came through with a 3-1 away win at Eastleigh, reaching the quarter finals for the first time in their history.
Excellent stuff, as was the result at Woking, where Salisbury City, who are at the same level of the non-league pyramid as Chasetown, won 2-0. Gateshead did defeat Dartford, but the other two Conference clubs Mansfield Town and Eastbourne Borough were both held to draws at home against Alfreton Town and Guiseley respectively. Blyth Spartans and Drolysden drew 2-2 in the other game.
Add in Wolves beating man United and Arsenal throwing away a 4 goal lead against Newcastle, and it was a very entertaining day in England.
In Canada, while not as entertaining, it was certainly more important, as the CSA voted on various reform packages, eventually passing a compromise version that will see changes come into effect by 2015. Not exactly the quick change hoped for, but definitely a step in the right direction.
Overall, a very good day for football.
I am a big fan of the Darlington-Chasetown rivalry. That game sent chills down my spine as memories of 1985 came back to me. Great stuff.
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