Hastings United set up Middlesbrough FA Cup clash

Hastings set up Boro cup clash

Hastings United have set up an FA Cup third-round trip to Middlesbrough after defeating Harrogate Town 5-4 on penalties in round two.

Dee Okojie slotted home the decisive spot kick after Harrogate's Lee Elam missed from 12 yards, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Hastings took the lead shortly after the break through a Lee Carey penalty after Matt Bloomer brought down Zac Attwood in the box.

The visitors forced extra time one minute from the final whistle when Tom Platt forced Dave Merris's cross over the line, but the Isthmian League Premier side came out on top in the shootout.

Hastings, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, will travel to Boro on January 6.

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