Conference North side Blyth Spartans caused a major shock in the First Round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Shrewsbury.
Reay at the double to dump out League Two side
Conference North side Blyth Spartans caused a major shock in the First Round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Shrewsbury.
A first-half double from teenage striker Shaun Reay inspired Spartans to a famous victory at Croft Park.
The deadlock was broken after just 31 seconds as Robbie Dale's precise through ball released Reay and the striker calmly curled the ball beyond the onrushing Glyn Garner from 12 yards.
Shrewsbury huffed and puffed in an attempt to get back on level terms but despite the threat of Chris Humphrey on the right the final ball was too often lacking for the visitors.
Blyth doubled their lead in the 27th minute as a mistake from Shrewsbury's Steve Leslie allowed Reay a clear run on goal and the 19-year-old produced a clinical finish in to the bottom corner from just inside the penalty box.
Blyth extended their lead six minutes after the restart as Gareth Williams' free kick was only half cleared as far as Dale and the striker hooked the ball back in to the box for Andy Leeson to bundle home from close range.
The League Two side pulled one back in the 67th minute as Paul Murray's free kick was flicked in by Grant Holt but there was to be no dramatic comeback.
