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Floodlights and supporters silhouetted against a sunset at Three Bridges
Photograph: Brandon Wright
Match report

Williams strikes late to settle FA Cup qualifying tie

Kingstonian booked their place in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over ten-man Three Bridges under the lights on Friday night.

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