Sadly, for the second time at Wembley, Hereford lost - again after taking the lead. This time, the Bulls went down 3-1 to Hornchurch in the FA Trophy Final. Here is how the game went.
BUILD UP
It might not be like five years ago when 20,000 Bulls fans descended on Wembley but it's still great to at least some here, many wearing shirts and scarves. Very smooth going through security and only having to check in using the NHS Track and Trace app. Obviously the wearing of masks is mandatory while inside the stadium.
TEAM NEWS
The team news is in. Photo: @CFCJourno
So no surprises with Hereford's line-up. Despite being a doubt, Joey Butlin, the goalscoring hero from the semi final, starts. Hereford's run has been built around a solid defence and they will need to be at their best again. Despite being underdogs, Hornchurch have defied the critics on numerous occasions, including beating Maidstone 5-4 and Notts County on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
MATCH UPDATES
The Hereford players enter the pitch.
4) Liam Nash has first chance for Hornchurch but it's a comfortable save for Brandon Hall.
9) In the 9th minute, there is a beautiful round of applause for former Hereford player Adam Stansfield.
13) GOAL!!! TOM OWEN-EVANS!!! A cool finish after the ball fell to him from a corner, albeit taking a deflection.
28) A delicate chip by Michael Bakare sails over for Hereford. Apart from a couple of forages into the Bulls half, Hornchurch have offered little and Hereford look assured.
32) Jamie Grimes is currently nursing a knock. He looks ok though 🙂
41) A Chris Camwell corner is palmed away for a corner.
HALF TIME: HEREFORD 1-0 HORNCHURCH
A set piece did the damage in the 13th minute, with Camwell's delivery eventually finding Owen-Evans who did the rest, although his shot took a heavy deflection.
In truth it's been a scrappy game but Hornchurch haven't posed much of a threat. Bakare went close to adding a second for Hereford.
48) Great chance for Hornchurch to level but shot goes wide. Their best chance of the game.
51) At the other end, Tom Owen-Evans shoots over as he was leaning back.
59) Hornhurch make a double change.
62) Hornchurch look more dangerous now and have just had another chance.
73) OFF THE LINE! Jared Hodgkiss clears off the line before a Hornchurch shot goes behind for a corner.
75) Hornchurch's pressure finally leads to a goal. Charlie Ruff with the goal. 1-1.
82) Bakare heads over for Hereford.
86) Hornchurch take the lead 😥. Good finish to be fair by Liam Nash.
88) Finn is replaced by Kouhyar.
90) Now Klukowski is on for Bakare. Hornchurch also make a change. Charlie Stimpson on for Liam Nash, who got their second goal.
Six minutes added on.
90+5) Game over. Hornchurch breaks clear to make it 3-1 in stoppage time. It's a cool finish from Ellis Brown after he outpaces Luke Haines.
And that's it. Hornchurch win 3-1. Some Urchins fans invaded the pitch at full time while there was an altercation between Hereford assistant manager Steve Burr and Hornchurch boss Mark Stimpson.