93rd minute equaliser rescues Posh in FA Cup

Emmanuel Fernandez rescues his side after two keeping errors against Salford City

Emmanuel Fernandez (left) celebrates after scoring equaliser
Author: Josh BarnesPublished 5th Nov 2023

Peterborough United rescued a FA cup first round replay, as Emmanuel Fernandez's header 93rd minute header rescued a 2-2 draw against Salford City.

Fernandez, normally a centre back, was brought on as a late substitute and played up front. Posh were chasing the game, trailing after two huge mistakes from Australian goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic.

Salford took the lead inside 5 minutes when the keeper passed the ball straight to Stephen Mallan who slotted home into an empty net.

There was another early goal this time after the break, as Ricky-Jade Jones levelled for Posh just 25 seconds into the second half.

Posh dominated proceedings after getting back on level terms but on the 69th minute Bilokapic inexcusably let Zak Sturge's back pass go under his foot, trickling into the goal

But the makeshift striker Fernandez forced a replay in the dying seconds, heading in Ephron Mason-Clark's cross..

Peterborough United: Bilokapic, Katongo (sub Edwards 73min), Knight, Crichlow (sub Fernandez 85min), De Havilland, Mason-Clark, Poku, Randall (sub Clarke-Harris 73min), Sturge (sub Burrows 73min), Jones (sub Mothersille 86min), Collins. Unused subs: Talley, Wakeling, O'Brien Brady, Dornelly.

Salford City: Cairns, Ingram, Mariappa (sub Vassell 71min), Watt, Watson, Mallan (sub Lund 90min), Tilt, Smith (sub McLennan 71min), Garbutt, Nmai (sub McAleney 88min), Shepherd. Unused subs: Wright, Dackers, Humbles, Luamba, Da Costa.

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