The result could easily have been different though as in the 13th minute John Brough had a penalty awarded against him for pushing. Warren Patmore took the spot kick which he hit directly at Andy Quy who blocked the ball back into play allowing Brian McGorry to finish the clearance.

The match flowed easily from end to end which some impressive plays being made on both sides. One attacking move gave Hereford a corner. Murray Fishlock sent the ball into a pack of players in the box, with the ball falling for Andy Milner to drive into the back of the net.

Again the match continued well until a late first have assult by Steve Trott was brought to an abrupt end by Murray Fishlock as he felled him inside the area. The referee awarded a second penalty decision against United and Fishlock's protested saw him booked for discent.

Steve Parmenter did a vastly better job of completing the penalty than his predecessor as he blasted the ball past Andy Quy to equalise.

The second half continued much the same, but with United finding more chances on goal. Hereford's former keeper Tony Pennock was on hand to make some excellent saves though as he denied Rob Warner, Ian Foster and Neil Grayson who should really have finished his shot with power rather than trying to round Pennock.

Jamie Pitman was also unlucky as he rattled the woodwork with a savage drive from the edge of the penalty area.

Hereford presented the referee with plenty to complain about through the match as Jamie Pitman was also booked for discent and Ian Foster was read his rights after driving the ball into the net following an offside whistle.