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Monday, April 25, 2022

Gowling Looks Ahead To HFA Cup Final

Josh Gowling spoke about the HFA Cup final at his post match interview yesterday. The final which is against Hartpury University takes place at Edgar Street tomorrow evening.

"It will be players who haven't played and the youth team lads, we're not going to change that," said the Hereford manager.

"We want a couple of youth team lads in there, that's for sure, because they've got us to the final in the first place so they deserve the opportunity to play.

"All the other lads who haven't played will get a game.

"Maybe Ryan McLean will get a game now as he can't play on Saturday.

"We've leant on the youth team a lot this season with that competition and they've got us there.

"So there will be a lot of them on the bench and a few of them playing."

Tickets for the final can be purchased online at: https://herefordfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/hereford_fc_vs_hartpury

Adults £5, Concessions and Students £3, Under 16 £3.

Only the main stand will be open for the game.

How did the two clubs reach the final, a look back courtesy of the HFA.

In the first of the semi-finals Hereford FC led 1-0 at half time against Pegasus Firsts thanks to a Mo Faal deflected shot. Pegasus showed composure to draw level as Kyle Panniers converted from the penalty spot soon after half time however no upset was on the cards as Hereford found the net twice more, firstly through an own goal after Sam Fitzpatrick played a clever cross into the box and then Ryan McLean rounded up the win with a third goal in the 90th minute.

Deciding the other finalist saw an all-Herefordshire County League match. Hartpury University travelled to serial winners of the County League Premier Division, Clee Hill United. Hartpury who has proved strong opposition to most this season produced another impressive display, with Dion Ellis-Clark scoring a hat trick along the way, as Hartpury claimed the victory 5-1.

Final: Hereford FC v Hartpury University FC: Tuesday 26th April, 7:45pm KO, Edgar Street, HR4 9JU.