Two-goal Burgess goes from hero to villain as Stamford suffer agonising shootout defeat in the FA Trophy.

Stamford's Kern Miller (red) scored his penalty in a shootout defeat against Barwell in the FA Trophy.Stamford's Kern Miller (red) scored his penalty in a shootout defeat against Barwell in the FA Trophy.
Stamford's Kern Miller (red) scored his penalty in a shootout defeat against Barwell in the FA Trophy.
Joe Burgess turned from hero to villain as Stamford AFC bowed out of the FA Trophy at Barwell after a penalty shootout tonight (November 27).

Burgess had twice dragged the Daniels level in a tie that finished 3-3, but he missed his penalty after 13 successful spotkicks in a row between the two sides.

Stamford were in front in this third qualifying round replay after five minutes through Ryan Seam. but Barwell were in front 2-1 at the break and 3-2 ahead with three minutes to go when Burgess struck his second goal of the game.

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There were no goals in extra time before Barwell edged a high quality shootout.

Olly Brown-Hill, Josh Egginton, Bradley Fortnam-Tomlinson, Kern Miller, Henry Eze and Mike Armstrong all scored from the spot for Stamford.

Depping Rangers scheduled United Counties League Cup tie at Rothwell Corinthians was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

Holbeach United host Wellingborough Town in the same competition tonight (November 28).

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