Accrington Stanley 1 Huddersfield Town 0

Last updated : 10 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer

Andy Gouck sent Accrington Stanley into the second round of the FA Cup with an injury-time goal.

The former Blackpool and Rochdale midfielder belted the ball into the top corner of the net from 20 yards out against third division Huddersfield Town.

It was cruel on the Terriers who looked like they had forced a draw after playing most of the game with ten men.

They had Jon Worthington sent off in the 16th minute for violent conduct after a fierce tackle on Stanley's tricky winger Rory Prendergast.

However, the second round draw hasn't been too kind to Stanley, as they have to travel to Bournemouth in early December.

"It is a bit of an anti-climax with the draw, but we will just enjoy it," said Accrington boss John Coleman.

"It is the first time I've been through to the second round as a manager and it is good for the club.

"We didn't play our best today, we are more of an attacking force than we showed and all credit to Huddersfield they battled well with ten men." Town boss Peter Jackson was furious with referee Mike Jones over Worthington's dismissal, claiming: "It was never a foul, he was trying to shoot." But goal hero Gouck just enjoyed his moment of fame.

"As soon as I hit it I knew the ball was going in," said the 31 year old, a social worker who had to take the day off today to play in the tie.

"It's great for the club and the town. Since I came here from Morecambe last December I've really enjoyed it and it is up there as one of my best goals." It was a frantic game and despite being a man down Huddersfield battled hard.

They had a problem with their shooting as both skipper Andy Booth and striker Jon Stead had numerous attempts on goal but failed to hit the target once.

Huddersfield born Dean Calcutt came closest to breaking the deadlock for the Reds on the stroke of half time, but his swerving shot was spectacularly pushed away by Town keeper Ian Gray.

It looked like a replay at the McAlpine Stadium until Gouck popped up with his late winner.