Cheltenham Town manager Mark Yates felt his side deserved to progress to the FA Cup third round at the expense of Hereford United last night. The Robins won 2-1 thanks to a goal in extra time from Kaid Mohamed and Yates claimed his team's attacking approach paid off.
Cheltenham Town are set for a windfall in excess of £200,000 after clinching an FA Cup third round tie at home to Premiership side Everton. Kaid Mohamed's extra time header settled last night's second round replay at Hereford, with Cheltenham winning 2-1.
Click above to watch the highlights of last night's match at a foggy Edgar Street.
Police made one arrest during yesterday's FA Cup game between Cheltenham Town and Hereford United at Whaddon Road. The 23 year old was arrested after running onto the pitch. He was given a formal warning under the Football Offences Act of 1991.
– Superintendent Rob Priddy, Commander of the policing operation for the matchThere was a big crowd at yesterday’s game but we’re pleased to report that both sets of fans interacted well with each other, our officers and Whaddon Road staff. Other than the one arrest there were no other incidents at the match that required police action.
We’d like to thank both Hereford and Cheltenham supporters for helping us give them a safe and respectful environment to enjoy that match.