

The match kicked off with an early chance for Worcester, as Rowe made a dynamic run through the Chasetown defense, unleashing a powerful shot that clattered off the crossbar. It was an agonizingly close effort for Worcester, who were left to wonder what might have been.
Chasetown responded with a dangerous strike of their own when Langston fired from just outside the box, but the Worcester defense was alert, blocking the shot well to keep the game scoreless. Moments later, Langston found himself in a perfect position to break the deadlock, but his run was halted by the referee's whistle for a handball, much to his frustration.
Finally, the breakthrough came in the 32nd minute,Langston, ever alert to the ball's movement, pounced on a rebound from a saved shot and calmly slotted it home to give Chasetown the lead. The home side’s patience and persistence were rewarded as the crowd erupted in celebration.
The second half saw Worcester come out with renewed intensity. Rowe was once again put through on goal, but Chasetown goalkeeper Pondy was quick off his line to smother the chance and deny Worcester a clear-cut opportunity. In the 57th minute, Worcester found their equalizer. Lockett latched onto a well-weighted pass and made no mistake, firing the ball into the net to restore parity at 1-1.
The tension mounted as Chasetown fought to keep their shape at the back. A fantastic recovery tackle from Fenton denied Worcester a clear shot at goal. With both sides pressing for a late winner, Worcester’s Webster sent in a cross that sailed harmlessly over the heads of his teammates, and the game remained in the balance.
Extra time was where the drama truly unfolded. With the game hanging in the balance, Pondy fouled Worcester's striker in the box, giving the referee no choice but to point to the penalty spot. Worcester stepped up and converted the penalty to take a 2-1 lead, leaving Chasetown with a mountain to climb.
But the home side weren’t done yet. Chasetown responded just minutes later when Thompson fired home a brilliant equalizer to make it 2-2. The goal was a real statement of intent from Chasetown, refusing to let the game slip away.
Thompson then had another opportunity, heading just over the bar from a set-piece. It seemed like the game could go either way as the tension built and both teams sought the decisive blow.
As the match entered its final stages, Chasetown was awarded a penalty of their own after Worcester’s defender pulled down Webster inside the box. The referee didn’t hesitate to point to the spot, setting the stage for another dramatic moment.
In the 112th minute, Langston stepped up to take the crucial penalty for Chasetown. With the weight of the game on his shoulders, he showed immense composure to dispatch the ball past the Worcester goalkeeper and give Chasetown a 3-2 lead.
The final whistle blew soon after, with Chasetown holding on for a hard-fought victory. Chasetown now focus on their away fixture against Shifnal on Saturday.