United put on a much better performance and could have won this with a little more finishing accurancy.

Graham Turner made a few changes by bringing in Brian McGorry as part of a five man midfield, feeding strikers Tony Agana and Neil Grayson. Andy DeBont was also dropped in favour of Chris "Macca" Mackenzie who missed most of last season due to back problems.

Chances started injust the 8^th minute as Tony Agana flicked on a Chris Hargreaves cross to Neil Grayson, who failed to hit it cleanly, sending it wide.

Grayson corrected this in the 40^th minute by heading in an outstanding cross from Ian Rodgerson.

Hereford maintained the majority of possession for the second half as well, but during a push by Hednesford, gaining them a corner, a poor clearance resulted in Lake helping Kevin Collins cross into the net.

United's pressure continued with Murray Fishlock having a shot saved and Grayson hitting the post. It just wasn't to be.