PETERBORO’ SP 1
Gash 90+3
KIDDERMINSTER 0
SPORTS player-manager Michael Gash was the hero as his winner, three minutes into stoppage time, saw the home side knock out National League Kidderminster at PIMS Park.
Gash, who had one loan and one per manent spell with Harriers, helped his side overcome their higher-ranked opponents in the dying moments.
However, the Turbines dominated the game throughout having named an unchanged XI from their 1-1 draw with Chester in midweek.
Kiddy made several changes from the side that beat Oxford City 3-2 with Ashley Hemmings, Amari Morgan-Smith, Jack Lambert and Shane Byrne dropping to the bench from the XI.
It was evident from the first minute that the hosts were up for this tie and they came out of the blocks fast and had the best of the early chances.
On four minutes, forward Ben Fowkes was able to twist and turn in the area and fire a left-footed effort towards goal but Tom Palmer made a good save to deny him.
A few moments later, Zak Brown saw an effort well saved by Peter Crook at the other end.
Chances continued to arrive for Sports, in particular seeing Josh Mc-Cammon played through on 44 minutes but the visitors’ Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain was able to get back in the nick of time to block the shot that soon followed.
The game became more open in the second half and Kidder minster certainly began to grow into the action.
Kaine Felix saw an effort well-saved by Palmer on 51 minutes and then a minute later, defender Rory McAuley was gifted a free header f
