Blyth Spartans Celebrate FA Cup Giant Killing

They're now through to the third round

Published 6th Dec 2014

Blyth Spartans are through to the third round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at League Two side Hartlepool.

Jarrett Rivers struck a last minute winner to fire the seventh tier side into the third round.

The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side trailed at half-time to a Jonathan Franks goal, but Stephen Turnbull's superb free-kick got them back on level terms before Rivers burst into the area and shot into the far corner to seal a famous upset.

The game had been billed a potential shock in the pre-match build-up, but Hartlepool dominated the first half at Victoria Park and took a deserved lead in the 31st minute when striker Franks headed home at the far post.

Blyth, who reached the fifth round in 1977-78 and third round in 2008-09, grew in confidence as the second half wore on and in the final minute they were rewarded for their spirited endeavour.