Glossop North End battle away from home to win first leg in FA Vase semi-final

Glossop North End have one foot on the hallowed turf of Wembley after a battling first leg win down at St Austell in the FA Vase semi-final.
Glossop North End manager Chris Willcock.Glossop North End manager Chris Willcock.
Glossop North End manager Chris Willcock.

Goals in either half from Lee Blackshaw and Ben Richardson ensured that the Hillmen will take a healthy two-goal lead back to Surrey Street this Saturday (3pm).

GNE are set to be spurred on by a huge home crowd as they look to seal a result that ensures a return to Wembley - their first since the 2009 Vase final when they lost to Whitley Bay. Tickets are sold out for Saturday. Report on Page 63

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