They did however make a go of this match and pushed hard from the start. Collecting a free-kick just outside the box within the first 10 minutes.

Their break came after just 16 minutes when a shot beat Andy Quy, but rebounded off the post and straight back into the prone Quy's arms. This lucky escape could not be repeated though, as the quick but not overly talented Kevin Betsy beat Jamie Pitman and crossed the ball to Steve West who headed in with some ease.

United were now in their usually position of chasing the game after an early goal but they responded very quickly and pushed hard. Murray Fishlock made a swinging cross which Richard Leadbeater headed straight at the keeper. Leadbeater had a further shot rise just over the bar just two minutes later as well.

Woking, however, weren't about to give the lead away so easily though and on 26 minutes an over-head kick from Robin Taylor hit the roof of the net. The goal was quickly disallowed referee much to the United fans delight as he was offside.

Hereford again replied and Brian McGorry was moving through the defence when he was felled by Eddie Saunders inside the box. The resulting penalty was taken by Chris Hargreaves, who drove the ball deep into the lower right corner to level the match.

The pressure on Woking mounted from there. On 35 minutes a loose ball came back from the United goal and out past the Woking defence. They were over committed to the attack and there keeper Laurence Batty made a desperate run to try and beat the chasing Leadbeater. Leadbeater was first to the ball and played a simple move around the slidding keeper, then simply aligned himself and shot home from at least 45 yards out. The Woking defence could only watch and United took the lead.

What little time there was left in the first half was possessed by United who continued to push hard but met with a stronger defence as Woking played five at the back.

The second half started much the same as the first, with Woking pushing to make a goal and gaining a corner which was again cleared.

The replying break though allowed Gary Cook to beat two defenders and give the undoubted star player Chris Hargreaves a cross onto goal which the keeper collected.

Just five minutes later and Hargreaves was causing problems again as he rose for a cross but managed to place it just wide. The onslaught continued with most Hereford players getting involved with an attacking move from one direction or another.

One of the better opportunities fell to Gavin Mahon who collected the ball at about 25 yards out and walked it through the defence using all his skills until he was felled just outside the box by an eager tackle. The free kick gave little result and the scoreline remained the same for the remainder of the game.

Altogether though a better performance and some excellent play by some of the less hailed Hereford players such as Ian Rodgerson who again played well at right back.