Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

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Bury scored two late goals as they beat Conference South side Hemel Hempstead to reach round two of the FA Cup.

The non-league side, 61 places below their League Two opponents, took a surprise lead when James Potton scuffed a left-footed strike past Rob Lainton.

Bury soon levelled when midfielder Andrew Tutte rifled into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.

Centre-back Nathan Cameron's close-range finish put the Shakers ahead late on before Daniel Nardiello headed in.

Hemel Hempstead were appearing in the FA Cup first round for the first time since 1938-39 - when they were known as Apsley - and the lively Potton caused the home side numerous problems.

Bury manager David Flitcroft told BBC Radio Manchester:

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Flitcroft on Bury v Hemel Hempstead

"When you're in these difficult fixtures, how players can raise their performance by 40 or 50% is inspiring.

"We got to half-time on equal footing then after that we attacked with a passion and precision.

"We created so many chances."

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