TYRIQ Hunte scored a hat-trick as North Leigh netted twice late on to beat Aylesbury in a nine-goal thriller and reach the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
George Seacole and Hunte both struck in stoppage time as the Millers triumphed 5-4 in a thrilling tie.
Hunte fired North Leigh in front, but Keith Mupfururirwa and Harry Scott put hosts Aylesbury 2-1 up.
Aaron Woodley then headed home in first-half stoppage time to make it 2-2.
Alfi Touceda restored the hosts’ lead on 55 minutes, but Hunte grabbed his second as North Leigh equalised again.
The goalfest continued when Mupfururirwa made it 4-3 to Aylesbury late on.
But the Millers staged a brilliant comeback in stoppage time, with Seacole equalising before Hunte curled home the winner.
There was still a chance for Hunte to score a fourth, but he saw his penalty saved.
The Millers return to BetVictor Southern League action today when they host Wantage Town in Division 1 Central.
Andy Gledhill hit a hat-trick as Thame United came from behind to draw 3-3 at home to Leighton Town.
Goals from Ashton Campbell and Aaron Murrell put the visitors 2-0 up after 34 minutes.
Gledhill then struck either side of half-time to make it 2-2.
Leighton went back in front through Danny Webb, but Gledhill headed home to complete his
hat-trick and earn Thame, who travel to Kidlington today, a replay on September 3.
Patrick Buston’s 81st-minute equaliser saw Thame Rangers fight back to draw 2-2 at Wantage Town.
The hosts led 2-0 through debutant Trevor Mutero’s double.
But Buston’s brace earned the Hellenic League visitors a replay.
Didcot Town beat Roman St Glass 2-1 at home.
Luke Carnell headed the hosts in front on seven minutes.
Mark Francis then hooked home from close range to make it 2-0 on 49 minutes.
Didcot, who travel to Aylesbury United today, could have scored a third, but Liam Talboys saw his penalty saved.
The visitors reduced the deficit, but the home side claimed victory.
Kidlington also progressed with a comfortable 4-1 win at Bishops Cleeve.
Strikes from Leam Howards, Anaclet Odhiambo and Lewis Coyle, as well as an own goal, saw them progress.
Ardley United suffered a 3-0 defeat at Highworth Town.
Leon Morrison, Sean Wood and Steve Robertson were on the scoresheet.
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