Kenyan international Clarke Oduor featured as his Hartlepool United side advanced to the Second Round of the FA Cup after a 4-3 win in penalties following a 1-1 draw against Solihull Moors in extra time. The two sides had played out to a thrilling two-all draw in the first encounter leading to an FA Cup replay that was staged at Hartlepool’s back yard Victoria Park.Muguna misses action in Tanzania as Azam go top of the tableSolihull had a bright start to the game and were rewarded for their early efforts in the eighth minute when Ryan Barnett handed them a deserved lead. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6816164##Unimpressed by the first half showing from his team, Hartlepool head coach Keith Curle introduced Oduor in place of Brody Paterson as he aimed to salvage something from the tie. Just when Solihull thought they were headed for victory, up stepped Reghan Tumilty who netted at the stroke of the 90th minute to send the game into extra time. McKinstry heaps praises on K’Ogalo prodigy Lloyd KhavuchiThere was still nothing to separate both sides even after extra time as chances were few and far between with the game headed to penalties. Josh Kelly and Kyle Storer missed their spot kicks for Solihull as Hartlepool punched a ticket to the Second Round of the competition where they will face Harrogate Town.
