Bowler's late strike sends Blackpool past 10-man Hornchurch
Blackpool came from behind to beat 10-man Hornchurch 2-1, with Josh Bowler scoring in the 118th minute of their FA Cup first-round tie at Hornchurch Stadium.
Blackpool needed a goal in the 118th minute from Josh Bowler to complete a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man Hornchurch in their FA Cup first-round tie at Hornchurch Stadium. The late strike settled a match that had threatened to produce an upset against the higher-ranked visitors.
Hornchurch had taken the lead and were protecting it while a man down after a red card, according to the match report. Blackpool equalised before Bowler's extra-time winner finally broke the non-league side's resistance in the closing stages of the added period.
The result means Blackpool advance to the second round, while Hornchurch are left to reflect on a performance that pushed a Football League club to the brink despite their numerical disadvantage. The article did not specify the scorers of the earlier goals, the timing of the red card or the attendance.
