Hastings United boss Agutter left frustrated by FA Cup extra-time defeat

Chris Agutter was left frustrated after a controversial, late extra-time winner sent Hastings United crashing out of the FA Cup in their first qualifying round replay against Worthing on Tuesday night.

Craig Stone put the U’s in front in emphatic style before former Worthing striker Ben Pope doubled their lead two minutes into the second-half. But two goals in six minutes – a header from Lloyd Dawes and a rebounded tap in by substitute Ollie Pearce from Ricky Aguiar’s long range effort – drew Worthing level as the match headed into extra time.

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