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Spartans set up Rovers tie

Tuesday 16 December 2008 23:04, UK

Blyth Spartans set up an FA Cup third-round match against Blackburn with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

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Blyth Spartans set up an FA Cup third-round match against managerless Blackburn with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. Blyth Spartans are languishing in the relegation zone in Blue Square North but they have enjoyed a tremendous cup run. Having drawn 0-0 with the Cherries in the initial tie, they managed to finish the job at Croft Park. Substitute Ged Dalton headed the only goal of the game in the 89th minute to earn Spartans a glamour game against Blackburn on 5th January.

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