Bamber Bridge 1
Marske United 1
MARSKE United got off to a dream start in their FA Cup tie at Bamber Bridge when Darren Sankey fired in within a minute.
United dominated the early play and Sankey came close to adding to the score. Neil Hodgson put in some long range efforts, but failed to hit the target.
Good work by Stuart Neilson and Mark James set up the Seasiders' next chance, but Chris Reeve's shot hit the post after beating the keeper.
Bamber gained a fortunate penalty when Whittaker tumbled in front of United keeper John Mohan. Aspinall converted the spot kick.
The Unibond premier side started the second half well, but United held firm with Michael Kinnair making his 400th appearance and Michael Robson both in good form.
Mohan made a superb save from a Whittaker free kick to keep his side in the game.
Team: Mohan, Knight, Hampton, Kinnair, Robson, Hodgson, James, Neilson, Sankey, Reeve, Woods. Subs Gibbin 72, Woodhouse 69, Mellon 85.
United travel to Brandon tomorrow, ko 1pm, and visit Whitley Bay on Tuesday, 7.45pm ko.
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