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Welcome to Photo Spotlight. For our latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER soaked up the passion, drama and tension of Stamford Bridge as he captured photographs of Wealdstone’s FA Cup second round clash with giants Wycombe Wonderers.
The National League side hosted the League One leaders on Saturday in what had the potential to be a huge upset, only for Wycombe to fail to read the script and cruise through the tie with a 2-0 win to enter the third round of the tournament. cup.
Fans flocked to Grosvenor Vale with their tinfoil trophies and steaming thermoses of tea in the hope that Matty Taylor’s National League team could reach the third round of the FA Cup for the second time in their rich 125 years of history and the first time. since 1983.
However, Wycombe came in great form and took the lead with a moment of quality from Beryly Lubala in the 29th minute, who wonderfully slotted her free kick into the top left corner to break the deadlock.
The visitors had made 11 changes before the match as their League One campaign progressed, but after a series of substitutions, Wycombe star Richard Kone came off the bench to make it 2-0 with six minutes left. , and end the Stones’ streak. aspirations of a dream cup.
Our man Andy Hooper was in position at Grosvenor Vale to absorb the ups and downs of the FA Cup clash.
A Wealdstone fan proudly showed off his impressive collection of badges ahead of the big occasion on Saturday afternoon.
Opportunistic autograph hunters among the home fans were on the lookout for players’ signatures before the game.
It was all hands on deck as Wealdstone staff rushed to prepare refreshments for supporters at Grosvenor Vale.
Traveling fans faced a slightly different entrance to what they were used to at League One stadiums.
Gordon Parmar Hill, also known as The Wealdstone Raider, is a builder who gained internet fame as a meme after a video of him went viral.
As a legendary cult figure in Wealdstone, several fans rushed to take photographs with him in Grosvenor Vale.
The players took to the Grosvenor Vale pitch via a special red carpet to honor the special occasion of the FA Cup.
Wycombe Wanderers’ 26-year-old goalkeeper Shamal George clears his lines from outside his area during the FA Cup tie
With a sense of faith in the air, several supporters flocked to the Wealdstone ground armed with tinfoil cutouts of the FA Cup.
Players compete for the ball after a cross is sent into a dangerous area of the Wycombe box, as the visitors maintain a tight line.
Wycombe Wanderers star Beryly Lubala scored a beautiful free kick that tipped into the top left corner in the 29th minute.
A few lucky youngsters supporting Wealdstone had the chance to run to the touchline on a memorable FA Cup afternoon.
Accustomed to seeing their team win, Wycombe Wanderers fans were in full voice during what was a comfortable FA Cup victory.
But it was not to be for the hosts, whose wait for a second third round appearance continues after Wycombe’s 2-0 win.