Embed from Getty Images<\/a>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:’ZNgDckd-Qh99cRXVYCrcrg’,sig:’GmAh68StC2lMCy9MOxDIGgYMgcFqWPVsa2uO0wrpyVU=’,w:’594px’,h:’396px’,items:’1357108009′,caption: true ,tld:’com’,is360: false })});<\/p>\n The two substitutes combined elegantly to illustrate the two-league gulf in quality between the Citizens and the Rovers putting an end to the hosts’ best-ever FA Cup run.<\/p>\n First-half goals from Max Smith and Silvano Obeng gave the visitors a platform for the two youngsters to express themselves in the second half.<\/p>\n A goal each from the two summer signings Brooks and Neild as well as an own goal created by Brooks secured a five-goal and five-star performance for Winchester City on Friday evening.<\/p>\n The Citizens manager Craig Davis was understandably impressed with both players’ contributions off the bench.<\/p>\n Davis said:<\/p>\n “The subs that came on did really well, it shows the strength in-depth of the squad with lots of key players missing, I thought Brooksy and Neildy did really well when they came on.<\/p>\n “It was a good win especially as I can guarantee other teams in our division will slip up this weekend, the fixture had all the materials for an upset especially on a Friday night which makes it difficult, but we played some good football especially as the game wore on.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n We are delighted to announce that @Henry_Brooks7<\/a> has signed a contract with @wincityfc<\/a>. ??\u26ab\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ekqTneYw11<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Winchester City FC (@wincityfc) May 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Henry Brooks was introduced in the 53rd minute and within five minutes added a third goal pouncing onto a loose pass back to the goalkeeper Roux Hardcastle and tap into the empty.<\/p>\n Swiftly after the goal, former Weymouth midfielder Neild was also introduced onto the pitch as the visitors turned on the style.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old won the U23’s Young Player of the Year and Manager’s Player of the Year last season while the Terras were in the National League, however left in search of regular first-team football to showcase his ability in the men’s game.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n Congratulations to Dan Neild who was awarded both Manager\u2019s and Player\u2019s Player of the Year for the U23\u2019s side. ??<\/p>\n These awards were sponsored by John Lee and Refrigeration Specialists Ltd. ?<\/p>\n Well done Dan! ?#UpTheTerras<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VoUWcCtHy2<\/a><\/p>\nHenry Brooks and Daniel Neild scored their first competitive goals for Winchester City as the Citizens cruised into the second qualifying round of the FA Cup following a 5-1 victory at Baffins Milton Rovers.<\/h2>\n
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