With an excellent turnout by the travelling Bull's and the London contingent looking on, play started at a furious pace. In just the second minute a mistake by Ian Rodgerson allowed a Woking striker through but thankfully his shot was well wide.

The returning goal kick also presented United with the start of a quick series of passes finally reaching John Brough who was clear on goal with only the keeper to beat but his half-volley was directed straight at the keeper when it would have been easier to score.

Within a minute though, Woking sent the ball back down the pitch and Darren Hay drew and beat the defence on the left side and then finished cleanly with a low drive into the corner from a narrow angle. The Woking fans understandably went mental.

Within the next 10 minutes Hereford tried to apply some pressure and gained two corners but neither came to anything as the first was cleared easily and the second was sent well within the reach of the keeper.

The play again set off back towards our goal with the defence struggling to keep up but the ball was forced out for a corner. With that cleared and another Woking attack on the way the defence was breached leaving Andy Quy hung out to dry... he decided to come of his line and brought down the rapidly approaching striker inside the box. The referee pointed to the spot instantly and the home fans were called for the red card. Surprisingly though, Quy was allowed to stay and only received a caution. The penalty save was all that mattered though. The shot was hit powerfully towards the left post and Quy moved to full stretch to push the ball away for a corner.

Then the play changed ends again as United gained a corner which found Chris Hargreaves at the back post. His header was directed down but he misjudged it and it bounced back up to the keepers open arms.

Hereford were eventually rewarded with an equaliser on 44 minutes, but only after both Brian McGorry and Tony Agana sent shots wide. The goal came from United's corner just befpre the break when Agana rose above a scramble in the box and slotted the ball away into the corner.

About 30 seconds later though the United voices were silenced as Woking screamed down the pitch and again some poor defence from the left side allowed for an excellent cross which met Steve West who's perfect header left Quy without a chance.

The second half was, to be honest, depressing. Woking opened up the attack early and were applying extreme pressure from the whistle. Andy Quy was again called upon to make an excellent save within 3 minutes and then Woking were allowed two more shots on goal before any efficient clearance was made.

A minute later and Woking were back and claiming a corner. This one was a perfect set piece. The corner floated all the way over the pack then met with Steve West as me sprinted up to fire his second home.

Minutes later and Woking scrap the bar with a long range shot that could easily have been their fourth. They were never destined to score four though as then the forth did hit the net it was disallowed for being offside.

What can I say, I missed most of the second half as I discussed the future of the club with another supporter who's family leads the pack in fundraising for the club. The future doesn't look too bright at the moment. But, saying that, being an eternal optimist, if the CVA can finally be sorted out along with the running of the club then perhaps we can build something which will contend seriously next season.