FA Cup acton from Silver Jubilee Park
Action from the Tigers v Eton Manor FA Cup Tie
The ball appears goal bound but the 'Manor' somehow keep it out.
Tigers fire in a free kick !
Kingsbury London Tigers players line up before their historic debut in the FA Cup.
'The road to Wembley starts here' Wembley Stadium's arch can be seen in the distance behind Silver Jubilee Park's floodlights.
F A Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Kingsbury London Tigers 1 (Cata)
Edson Cata wrote his name into London Tigers folklore, scoring the only goal of the match that sealed the Tigers first win in the most famous football competition in the world...The FA Cup!
Within the shadow of Wembley Stadium's arch, Silver Jubilee Park was bathed in sunshine for the Tigers debut in the Competition, watched by a bumper crowd of 108 which boosted by many 'ground hoppers' who took advantage of the Sunday noon kick off time.
Eton Manor of the Essex Senior League provided stiff opposition, and indeed had several good chances throughout the match but they lacked the finesse in front of goal and as the match progressed the Tigers settled into their rhythm playing a stylish brand of football.
The winning goal came early in the second period, Edson Cata getting on the end of a good cross from the right, with a fine finish that sent the home players and supporters into raptures of delight.
The Tigers had chances to double their lead but will be more then happy at seeing off a side who will no doubt be at the right end of the Essex Senior League come May.
Kingsbury London Tigers reward for today's victory is a trip to Ryman League Div 1 North side Concord Rangers.
Concord were promoted as Essex Senior League Champions last season so the Tigers face a stern test when they venture to Canvey Island where Concord are based.
The match is due to be played on Saturday 30th August.
The Tigers are next in action when the host Colney Heath in the Spartan South Midlands Premier League on Saturday 23rd August.
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