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Sat 25 Aug 2018  ·  The Emirates FA Cup 18-19
FC Romania
2
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Grays Athletic Football Club
GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM

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GAFC OFFICIAL NEWS24 Aug 2018 - 19:02
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Saturday sees the Blues embark on the road to Wembley with an international flavour when they "travel" to Parkside to meet Bostik South Central side FC Romania who won through the previous round 3-1 away to Southend Manor. After going behind as early as the 9th minute they secured victory scoring three late goals.

Our Opponents
FC Romania have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the non-league ranks after being formed by a group of Romanian workers in August 2006 who wanted to play football in their spare time. Starting out in the Sunday London Weekend league playing at the famous Hackney Marshes they quickly enjoyed success winning their division in the first season and finishing runners-up in the next. 2008 saw them switching to Saturday football in the Essex Business Houses league. in 2010 they moved to the Middlesex County League. Success on the field again followed and in 2012 they started their current ground share agreement with Cheshunt FC. 2013/14 saw them playing in the Essex Senior League which eventually led to them winning promotion to the Bostik league for the first time this season.

So far they have played three games with one win at Southend Manor in the cup. Last Saturday saw them play their first league game at home to Northwood where they were beaten 3-1 succumbing to two late goals in the 80th and 87th minute. On Wednesday evening they entertained AFC Sudbury in the Velocity Trophy losing narrowly by 3-2 again from two late goals.

Blues have enjoyed an encouraging start to the fledgeling season with an opening day win at Witham Town and were unlucky not to claim all three points at home to old rivals Canvey Island - denied by visiting keeper Palmer who produced a string of saves to deny them. Manager Jamie Stuart has made a number of exciting signings in the close season and a change of formation has seen Blues look a more solid outfit in their two opening games.

This looks an intriguing cup tie with both sides looking to progress and claim the prize money on offer, a good cup run always generates interest for the fans and provides a break from the league campaign with the prospect of drawing one of the big boys in later rounds.

One person who is probably breathing a sigh of relief that this is an" away" tie will be our match day announcer Stewart Goshawk who will not have to wrestle with pronunciation of the FC Romania players!

Aveley FC

Aveley FC

Parkside
Park Lane
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 4PX

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The Emirates FA Cup 18-19 Fixtures

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0
Bury Town
2
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0
Walthamstow
1
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AFC Sudbury
2
Mildenhall Town
0
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Heybridge Swifts
3
West Essex
0
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Aveley
0
Potters Bar Town
2
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Hertford Town
5
Tilbury
3
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Haverhill Rovers
2
Maldon & Tiptree
1
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Bedford Town
4
Dereham Town
1
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Haringey Borough
1
Stanway Rovers
0
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Cheshunt
1
Canvey Island
0
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Great Wakering Rovers
4
Leyton Athletic
1
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FC Clacton
2
Ware
4
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Brentwood Town
1
Sporting Bengal
1
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Northwood
3
Longlevens
1
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Chalfont St Peter
1
London Lions
0
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Brimscombe & Thrupp
0
Hayes & Yeading United
7
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East Grinstead Town
1
South Park
0
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Three Bridges
2
Phoenix Sports
3
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Arundel
1
Herne Bay
7
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Sittingbourne
2
Bearsted
0
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Molesey
0
Lewes
0
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0
Horsham
1
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Ashford United
0
Horsham YMCA
2
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Greenwich Borough
3
Lancing
7
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Chipstead
0
Corinthian
1
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Hythe Town
3
Worthing United
0
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Whyteleafe
1
Saltdean United
1
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Corinthian-Casuals
6
Croydon
0
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2
Chatham Town
1
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Kidlington
0
Marlow
1
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2
Uxbridge
0
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Faversham Town
4
Hackney Wick
1
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0
Thamesmead Town
2
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Hastings United
3
VCD Athletic
2
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2
Westfield
0
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Cray Wanderers
1
Rusthall
1
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Sevenoaks Town
1
Bedfont Sports
0
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CB Hounslow United
0
Whitstable Town
2
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North Leigh
2
Hanwell Town
4
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Basildon United
2
Whitton United
1
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Cobham
1
Egham Town
3

Match details

Match date

Sat 25 Aug 2018

Kickoff

11:00

Location

Attendance

146

Competition

The Emirates FA Cup 18-19
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Team Sponsors

HOME SHIRT SPONSOR - GRIFFIN
Away Kit Sponsor - Grays Service Station
SHIRT SPONSOR - BOOM BATTLE BAR
Home Kit Sponsor - SGR Plumbing & Heating Ltd
SHIRT SPONSOR - LMC MOTOR GROUP
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CLUB SPONSOR - Cumberland Packaging Ltd
League Sponsors - Velocity
League Sponsors  - BlueFin Sports
League Sponsors - Mitchells Travel
League Sponsors - Anderson Travel
league Sponsors - Kappa
League Sponsors - Samba
league Sponsors - Crowdfunder
Matchball Provider - Mitre
League Sponsors - Reposs
league Sponsors - Vita Risk Solutions
Fund Raising - easyfundraising
Club Affiliation - FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION
AWAY KIT SPONSOR - Paragon
Club Charity - Max'x Foundation
CLUB SPONSOR - Acorn Decorators Merchants Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Amblek Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - The Bull
CLUB SPONSOR - Charlotte's Hair Salon
CLUB SPONSOR - Coryton Commercials
CLUB SPONSOR - CM FABRICATIONS
CLUB SPONSOR - Curran Packaging
CLUB SPONSOR - Clarendon Home improvements
CLUB SPONSOR - Chadwell Village Hall
CLUB SPONSOR - Downwell Solutions Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - ESSEX TARPAULIN
CLUB SPONSOR - Essex Wildlife Trust
CLUB SPONSOR - E.T Marine & Industrial Engineering Co.Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - FORGET ME NOT
CLUB SPONSOR - Grayers Graphics
CLUB SPONSOR - Joseph Lamb
CLUB SPONSOR - KEMPSTERS
CLUB SPONSOR - KB COACHES
CLUB SPONSOR - K &T Tilts
CLUB SPONSOR - Mr Pickwick Fish & Chips
CLUB SPONSOR - Senator Welding & Engineering Supplies
CLUB SPONSOR - Specialised Engines Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Southern Drain Services Ltd
Club SPONSOR - Supreme Carpets and Blinds
CLUB SPONSOR - SHUTTERS BY SUZANNE
CLUB SPONSOR - Smiths orchard Garden centre
CLUB SPONSOR - Spire Contracts
CLUB SPONSOR - Tilbury Tiles Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Thurrock Hardwoods Ltd
Trainingwear  Shirt Sponsor - Upper Glass Conservatories
CLUB SPONSOR - West & Coe
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