Dulwich advanced to the next round of the 23/24 Isuzu FA Trophy thanks to victory at Theobalds Lane

The Hamlet advanced the in the 23/24 FA Trophy on Saturday afternoon thanks to a late winner from new signing Akwo Ayuk against 10 man Cheshunt.

The Hamlet started the game on the front foot in complete opposite fashion to the league fixture between the 2 sides 7 days earlier.

It was new man Ayuk who went close after just over a minute as Wanadio whipped a ball in only for Ayuk's shot to go wide.

Krasniqi went close minutes later but his long range shot was saved well by the Cheshunt keeper.

Will Lakin on his Hamlet debut was called into action early on too but he got down well to save following a defensive mix up.

After a manic opening 10 minutes the game calmed down and it wasn't until the 22nd minute that either side would have a notable chance on goal. Lakin launched a ball up field towards Wanadio who bought it down but his shot was saved once again by the hosts goalkeeper.

Cheshunt would go down to 10 men on the stroke of half time. As Isiah Noel-Williams was handed a 2nd yellow after he whipped out Miquel Scarlett.

It wasn't until the 65th minute that the Hamlet would face another chance at goal, Ayuk received the ball from Parry only for his shot to be blocked on the line.

Substitution Hussein Siklawi went close minutes after coming on but he blazed his shot over the bar on the 71st minute.

Cheshunt would go close to taking the lead after 82 minutes but after some tidy build up play they fired a shot well wide of the post.

In what was a game the Hamlet dominated they finally took the lead after 86 minutes as debutant Ayuk who fired the Hamlet ahead with minutes left.

He bought the ball down, cut inside and poked the ball into the bottom corner to send the travelling fans into delirium.

Siklawi would almost double the lead but his shot was saved well by the keeper on the 90th minute.

Will Lakin would produce the save of the afternoon in stoppage time as he acrobatically tipped a long range shot over the bar.

With Lakin's late heroics Dulwich secured passage into the 1st Round of the 23/24 FA Trophy where they'll take on Lewes at Home on October 28th