Josh Ezewele scored in the 93rd minute to earn Worcester City a 1-1 draw with Chorley in an FA Cup tie and force a replay. Chorley had been close to securing their place in tomorrow’s draw after Mike Calveley put them in front in the first half, but Worcester City stayed in the contest and found a late answer when it mattered most.
The equaliser changed the feel of the tie immediately. Instead of Chorley moving on, Worcester City are still alive and will now head to Sixways on Tuesday night for the replay. It is the kind of late moment that can reshape a cup run, especially when the match has already drifted deep into stoppage time.
Late drama at Victory Park
For much of the match, Chorley looked set to take the next step. Calveley’s first-half goal gave them the lead and put them within touching distance of the draw. But Worcester City held on long enough to give themselves a chance, and Ezewele delivered the decisive moment in the 93rd minute.
There was still more to come after the final whistle. Li-Bau Stowell was shown a second yellow card once the game had finished, adding another flashpoint to an already tense closing stage.
What comes next
The result means Worcester City and Chorley will meet again on Tuesday night at Sixways. For Worcester City, the late equaliser keeps the tie alive and gives them another chance to push on in the FA Cup. For Chorley, it is a reminder of how quickly control can slip away when a match stays open into the final seconds.
