Josh Bowler's late winner takes Blackpool past Hornchurch in the FA Cup

Josh Bowler scored in the 118th minute to give Blackpool a 2-1 win over Hornchurch in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.
The goal came deep into extra time, the added period played after a drawn 90 minutes when a knockout tie needs a winner. Blackpool had to come from behind to get it. They trailed at one point, then turned the game around and held on to the lead until the very end.
The match was played at Hornchurch Stadium and kicked off at 3pm GMT. BBC Sport has highlights of Bowler's strike.
For anyone new to the competition, the FA Cup is England's oldest knockout cup. Clubs from across the football pyramid enter, from the Premier League down to small local sides. Lose one game and you are out. Win and you move on to the next round, which is why a first-round tie can be a big day for a smaller club.
Hornchurch are a non-league side, which means they sit outside the professional Football League. Blackpool play in the Football League, so the tie pitted a club from a lower level against one from the professional ranks. Hornchurch's supporters know their team as The Urchins. The club's official Facebook page had been promoting the tie ahead of kick-off.
Cup ties like this one often come down to a single moment. A goal in the final minutes of extra time can change how a week feels for a whole town. Blackpool's fans will remember the 118th minute for a long time. Hornchurch's players and supporters will have to take the loss and turn their attention back to league football.
Results like this also show why the cup still draws attention. Form in the league can count for little when a single game decides who goes through. The next draw will show which club Blackpool face next.


